NTSB Says Learjet May Have Broken Apart Before It Crashed in Florida
Crash Killed Nine Aboard
The Learjet crashed onto a Florida roadway on Sunday. All nine people aboard died, according to the report. The crash occurred in Palm Beach County. The Federal Aviation Administration was cited in a related report about the aircraft and the nine people aboard.
NTSB Cites Possible Breakup
On Monday, National Transportation Safety Board board member Tom Chapman discussed the possibility that the aircraft broke apart before hitting the ground. He spoke at a news conference in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Chapman said investigators have indications of a breakup, but that part of the investigation remains unresolved. He also said pieces of the aircraft might be located some distance from the impact site.
Investigation Remains Open
The NTSB has not yet determined whether the aircraft broke up before impact. The possibility remains under review as investigators examine the crash. The report described the story as developing and said updates would follow.
Key points
- The NTSB said the aircraft may have broken apart before hitting the ground.
- Tom Chapman said investigators might find aircraft pieces away from the impact site.
- The cause and circumstances remain undetermined.