Investigators find crucial 'pieces' of Learjet aircraft separated before crash
New information has come to light on the doomed Learjet crash(Image: FightRadar)
TL;DR
- A piece of the Learjet's tail, the left elevator, separated from the aircraft before it crashed.
- The elevator pieces were found 1.3 to 3.8 miles from the crash site.
- Nine people, including a family and the pilots, died in the crash.
- The jet was en route from Austin, Texas to the Bahamas when it nosedived.
- A major storm in Florida is a key focus of the investigation.
- Investigators will review maintenance records and crew performance.