Florida Learjet Crash Kills Nine as Investigators Examine Possible Midair Breakup
Investigators are examining whether the Bahamas-bound jet broke apart before crashing in Palm Beach County, as relatives identify victims including a young co-pilot and a family.
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Learjet departs Austin for flight to the Bahamas
ABC News ↗Video shows aircraft diving before Palm Beach County crash
The Independent ↗Roadside impact produces massive fireball and large crater
South China Morning Post ↗Report describes apparent destruction of a mobile home
New York Post ↗Governor says no ground casualties appear likely
Al Jazeera ↗Reports detail pilot warnings about ice and turbulence
NDTV News - World-news News ↗Recordings reveal crew's final distress calls
Al Jazeera ↗NTSB says Learjet may have broken up before impact
ABCNews.com ↗Reports name victims of the fatal Florida jet crash
Sky News ↗Investigators say the Learjet may have broken up
South China Morning Post ↗Coverage names family among the nine victims
BBC World ↗Co-pilot texted boyfriend shortly before crash
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