NTSB Probes Possible In-Flight Breakup as Learjet Tail Found a Mile From Florida Crash Site
A Bombardier Learjet 35 crashed in a South Florida nature preserve near Fort Lauderdale, killing both people on board. The flight was en route to Akron, Ohio when the incident occurred. An NTSB investigator reported a crucial discovery: parts of the jet's tail were found more than a mile from the main wreckage. This finding strongly suggests the aircraft experienced a structural failure and began to break apart in mid-air. The investigation is now focused on determining the cause of the potential in-flight breakup.
Official Source: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/parts-of-jets-tail-found-more-than-a-mile-from-plane-crash-site-in-south-florida-official-says
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