Tail debris found miles from Florida Learjet crash site
Investigators say discovery of tail pieces confirms aircraft was breaking apart before impact that killed nine people.
At a glance
- Tail section debris discovered over a mile from the crash site
- Tail pieces broken into three parts, indicating structural failure in flight
- Nine people killed in the crash
- NTSB leading the investigation
Investigators examining a Learjet crash in Florida have found pieces of the horizontal tail section more than a mile from the impact site, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The tail parts, broken into three separate pieces, indicate the aircraft was disintegrating before it struck the ground.
All nine people aboard the plane were killed in the crash, which left a fiery crater at the impact location. The NTSB is continuing its investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
The discovery of separated tail debris provides investigators with evidence about the sequence of events leading to the crash and may help determine the cause of the accident.
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