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Photos show how Learjet 60 debris tore through woman's roof, landed inside her kitchen

New York Post • November 4, 2026 • nation

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A Learjet traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas crashed near Palm Springs, Florida, killing all nine people on board, with debris from the plane damaging a nearby woman's home.
Investigators found critical parts of the aircraft, including the left elevator, had separated mid-air up to 3.8 miles from the crash site, indicating the plane broke apart before impact.
The left elevator, crucial for controlling the plane’s pitch, was found in multiple pieces, suggesting a possible cause for the loss of control, though investigators are still analyzing the exact sequence of events.
Stormy weather at the time of the crash remains a significant factor under investigation, alongside mechanical failure or pilot error.
Among the victims were a Texas family of four, their friends, a nanny, and the flight crew, including a veteran pilot and a young co-pilot; the pilot reportedly recited the Lord’s Prayer in the final moments before the crash.

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