Investigators Recover Learjet Engine Piece as Florida Crash Probe Continues

Crime · First reported 5 Nov, 22:00 · Updated 22:10

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Investigators have recovered part of an engine from the Learjet that crashed in Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board says weather will be a major focus as it examines the wreckage and the flight’s final communications.

The Learjet 60 departed Austin for the Bahamas on Nov. 1 and crashed in Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people aboard.
Investigators began excavating the crash site on Wednesday after utility workers drained water and cleared other hazards; they recovered part of an engine.
Investigators had earlier recovered the left tail elevator in three pieces, including one found nearly four miles from the crash site.
The crew reported icing and turbulence as conditions worsened; the NTSB says weather will be a major focus of its investigation.
The aircraft had a cockpit voice recorder, but investigators had not found it and could not confirm it was aboard.

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Key facts

Crash: Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Nov. 1; all nine aboard died.
Recovered evidence: Investigators recovered part of an engine and had earlier found the left tail elevator in three pieces.
Weather reports: The crew reported icing and turbulence as conditions deteriorated.
Recorder: The cockpit voice recorder had not been found, and investigators could not confirm it was aboard.