Florida Learjet Crash Bombshell as Horror New Theory on Cause of Smash Emerges
Investigators will examine whether parts of a jet broke off before it nose-dived and exploded in a Florida neighbourhood. All nine people on board the Learjet 60, including a family with two young children, died when it crashed in a fireball about seven miles southwest of West Palm Beach on Sunday.
TL;DR
- Investigators are exploring a theory that parts of the Learjet broke off before it crashed.
- All nine people on board, including a family of four, died in the fireball crash.
- The NTSB is investigating the role of ice, turbulence, and thunderstorms.
- The co-pilot reported "mayday, mayday" and an "overspeed condition" shortly before the crash.
- The aircraft was reported to be descending at 10,000 to 20,000 feet per minute.
- Heavy rain is hindering the recovery of wreckage from the impact crater.
- About 600 residents were displaced, and one injury was reported on the ground.