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NTSB finds Learjet 60 elevator pieces up to 3.8 miles from Florida crash site

Investigators recovered three pieces of the Learjet 60’s left elevator between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the Palm Beach County crash site. They are also examining tail wreckage, radio recordings and weather data as they work to establish why the jet struck the ground; nine people died, according to one report.

Discovered 2026-11-05T06:28:23.342572-08:00 | 2026-11-05T06:28:23.342572-08:00

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The recovery of elevator pieces miles from the crash site gives investigators physical evidence to examine as they determine the aircraft’s breakup and flight path.
Investigators are also reviewing radio recordings and weather data; their findings may clarify the circumstances of a crash that killed nine people.

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