Investigators search for cause in Florida plane crash that killed all nine onboard
Summary
A Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are examining the cause; an aviation attorney suggested icing as one possibility, but officials have not determined what caused the crash.Key Facts
- The Learjet 60, tail number N722BD, was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
- The crash occurred at about 12:50 p.m. local time in a populated area near a mobile home community.
- The pilot reported ice and turbulence to air traffic control shortly before the crash.
- An audio recording reviewed by an aviation attorney indicated the plane descended about seven miles in 60 seconds.
- The attorney said ice buildup on the aircraft’s horizontal stabilizer could be one possible explanation; this has not been confirmed.
- The National Transportation Safety Board sent an investigative team, and Federal Aviation Administration personnel are assisting.
- Bombardier, which owns the Learjet brand, said it would support and cooperate with investigators.
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