Evidence suggests parts of jet broke off before Florida crash, NTSB investigator says
Summary
A business jet crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard. An NTSB investigator said early evidence suggests the aircraft began breaking apart before impact; investigators have not announced a cause.Key Facts
- The crash happened in Greenacres, about seven miles southwest of West Palm Beach.
- The jet was traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas.
- An NTSB investigator said parts of the aircraft may be found away from the impact site.
- Air traffic control recordings indicate the pilot reported ice buildup and turbulence while the plane was at 35,000 feet, followed by a rapid deterioration.
- Authorities evacuated residents from about 77 mobile homes near the crash site, and officials said they had no timeline for when people could return.
- A mother told news outlets that her daughter, Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, was one of the pilots.
- Filgueiras earned her pilot's license in 2023 and was rated to fly that Learjet model, but not to command the flight.
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