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NTSB says Learjet broke apart before fatal Florida crash

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Investigators say pieces of the Learjet’s tail elevator were found up to 3.8 miles from the crash site, confirming the aircraft was breaking apart before impact. All nine people aboard died; the cause remains undetermined.

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The crash killed nine people and debris reached nearby homes, including one woman’s kitchen, according to reports. The findings may inform the investigation and aviation safety, but no broader safety action is reported.