Florida Learjet crash horror as chilling object discovered after huge smash

Investigators looking into the Learjet plane crash that killed all nine people on board have made a horrifying discovery. A piece of the aircraft was found almost four miles from the crash site in Greenacres, Florida, the US' National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said.

Florida Learjet crash horror as chilling object discovered after huge smash

TL;DR

  • A piece of the Learjet's left elevator was found approximately four miles from the crash site in Greenacres, Florida.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the discovery and its implications for the crash cause.
  • Chilling audio recordings captured the co-pilot's mayday calls reporting an 'overspeed condition' and impending crash.
  • The nosedive is thought to have been initiated by ice buildup and turbulence within a thunderstorm.
  • The investigation will heavily focus on weather conditions at the time of the crash.
  • The Learjet 60 was en route to the Bahamas from Austin, Texas, when it crashed, killing all nine occupants.
  • Victims included tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his family, and the plane's captain, Jeff Gregory.