NTSB board member Tom Chapman said Monday that investigators have preliminary indications the Learjet 60 began breaking up before it hit the ground in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Sunday crash killed all nine people aboard. Chapman said parts of the aircraft may be found some distance from the impact site; investigators are also focusing on weather conditions.
WHO:
National Transportation Safety Board investigators
WHAT:
Investigators said preliminary evidence indicates the Learjet 60 may have begun breaking apart before it crashed.
WHEN:
Nov 2, 2026
WHERE:
Palm Beach County, USA
WHY:
Investigators are examining weather conditions as a major focus, and officials said severe weather may have been a factor in the crash.
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