VAST VIEW Nine Killed as Learjet Slams Down in South Florida During Storm
Federal investigators are racing to determine why a Learjet crashed in South Florida on Sunday, killing all nine aboard amid severe weather.
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Nine people died Sunday when a Learjet went down in South Florida, according to NPR. The crash happened during a stretch of bad weather in the region, though officials have not yet confirmed what role, if any, the conditions played in bringing the aircraft down.
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, NPR reported. Details about the flight's origin, destination, and the identities of those on board have not been released.
Investigators are expected to examine wreckage, weather data, and flight records as they work to determine what led to the fatal crash. No further information on the probe's timeline has been made public.
Sources: NPR National
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