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NTSB finds Learjet elevator pieces up to 3.8 miles from crash site and recovers part of an engine

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Investigators have recovered parts of the Learjet’s left elevator and a portion of its engine, with some elevator pieces found as far as 3.8 miles from the crash site. The NTSB says the distance is significant because it indicates important aircraft components separated before impact.

Discovered 2026-11-06T07:05:57.487591-08:00 | 2026-11-06T07:05:57.487591-08:00

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  • The recovery of elevator pieces up to 3.8 miles from the crash site gives investigators evidence that important aircraft components separated before impact.
  • The NTSB has also recovered part of the engine; the findings add physical evidence to the crash investigation.

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