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Did Stormy Weather Put Learjet Flight at Risk? What the Experts Say
Investigators are examining icing, turbulence and possible in-flight breakup as they seek the cause of the crash that killed nine people.
- On Nov. 1, a Learjet crashed in South Florida, killing all nine people aboard while flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating the incident in Palm Beach County.
- During the flight on Nov. 1, pilots reported 'moderate turbulence' and icing while encountering rainfall. After requesting an altitude change to 37,000 feet, the crew issued a mayday call, reporting a rapid descent of 8,000 feet.
- Aviation experts estimate the plane struck the ground at speeds up to 500 mph, scattering debris across a half-mile area. Robert Joslin of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University stated, "There's some catastrophic thing that happened."
- Multiple fires forced around 600 people to evacuate their homes near Lake Worth Beach. Investigators, including Chapman, are now searching for the black box to recover voice recordings from the final moments.
- On Nov. 2, NTSB officials said it is too soon to determine the cause of the crash. Authorities are currently examining air traffic control audio and crash site debris to answer central investigative questions.
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The 20-Mile Storm Buffer That Could Be Key In Florida Jet Crash
A veteran pilot says investigators examining the deadly Florida Learjet crash should take a close look at the aircraft’s proximity to a thunderstorm, including whether the crew maintained enough distance from dangerous weather before the plane plunged from the sky. During a recent interview, Steve Scheibner, a former airline pilot and host of the Captain Steeeve YouTube channel, identified several troubling details in the crew’s radio communicat…
·Nashville, United States
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