Christian Ministry CEO and Daughter Die in Plane Crash While Delivering Aid to Jamaica
A Christian missionary and his daughter tragically lost their lives when a small aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Jamaica crashed in a South Florida neighborhood.
The victims have been identified as Alexander Wurm, 53, the CEO and founder of the Christian ministry Ignite the Fire, and his daughter Serena Wurm, 22. The organization confirmed that the pair were en route to deliver hurricane relief supplies when their Beechcraft King Air plane went down in a pond within a residential area of Coral Springs, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The aircraft narrowly missed nearby homes. As of Tuesday morning, authorities reported no additional casualties.
According to Ignite the Fire’s mission statement, the ministry is dedicated to “empowering young people through missions and evangelism throughout the Caribbean.” In a heartfelt tribute on social media, the organization described Alexander and Serena as deeply committed to both humanitarian service and their Christian faith.
“Their final journey reflected true selflessness and courage, reminding us of the strength found in love and service,” the post read. “Rest in peace, Alexander and Serena — your light continues to shine in all the lives you’ve touched.”
Authorities reported that the twin-engine turboprop aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport around 10:14 a.m. Monday. Emergency responders arrived within minutes of the incident.
The tragedy unfolded as relief efforts were underway in response to Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm that made landfall in Jamaica on October 28. The hurricane, one of the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic, caused widespread destruction across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, prompting churches and aid organizations—like Ignite the Fire—to mobilize urgently to assist affected communities.
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