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Learjet 60 crashes in Florida after mid-air breakup

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A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, after reportedly breaking apart mid-air. The aircraft, which had departed from Austin, Texas, and was en route to the Bahamas, experienced severe weather conditions including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Investigators are examining extreme forces and potential icing as factors contributing to the incident, with cockpit reports indicating icing issues. AI

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Learjet 60 crashes in Florida after mid-air breakup

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Learjet may have broken up before crashing in Florida, investigators say

    The National Transportation Safety Board said ⁠on Monday a Learjet ⁠60 that crashed on Sunday ⁠in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board, may have broken up before hitting the ground at high speed. The private Bombardier-made jet had ta…

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