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NTSB Recovered Cockpit Voice Recorder From Florida Learjet Crash Site

The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the Learjet 60 that crashed near Greenacres, Florida, on Nov. 1, killing all nine people on board. The recorder is being evaluated in Washington, D.C.

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In brief

  • The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the Learjet 60 crash site near Greenacres, Florida.
  • The recorder was found at the initial impact site and is being evaluated in Washington, D.C.
  • All nine people on board the Learjet 60 were killed in the Nov. 1 crash.
  • The NTSB expects a preliminary report in about a month; a probable cause determination may take one to two years.

NTSB Recovered Cockpit Voice Recorder From Florida Learjet Crash Site

Cockpit Voice Recorder Recovered

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Monday that it has recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 60 that crashed on Nov. 1 near Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people on board.

"NTSB investigators have recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 60 that crashed on Nov. 1 near Greenacres, Florida," the NTSB said on X.

The CVR was found at the location of the initial impact and is being evaluated in the board's Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, D.C. Excavation work at the impact site has been completed, according to the NTSB.

Crash Details and Victims

The Learjet 60 left Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around 10:37 a.m. on Sunday, bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. The aircraft plunged into the ground in Palm Beach County shortly before 1 p.m., killing everyone aboard.

The victims were identified as Jeffrey Gregory, 55, pilot; Nathalia Filgueiras, 20, co-pilot; Rowan "Charmi" Fehr Toews, 38, family friend; Ana Maria Ramirez Cetina, 24, nanny; Adam Robinson, 45, father; Helen Sharp, 40, mother; Charles Robinson, 2, the couple's son; Emma Robinson, 4, the couple's daughter; and Rachel Reed, 38, family friend.

Investigation Underway

Investigators previously recovered part of an engine and the left tail elevator, which controls the jet's pitch. Three pieces of the left elevator were found between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the crash site.

The crew reported light clear ice and moderate turbulence at 35,000 feet and asked to climb. Less than 30 seconds after air traffic control approved the request, the crew made a mayday call and reported the plane was descending in an overspeed condition.

The NTSB asks anyone who finds or has collected debris not to keep, move, alter or discard it. People can email [email protected] to arrange recovery and include a photo if possible.

Why it matters

The cockpit voice recorder may provide insight into what happened in the cockpit during the final moments of the flight. The NTSB is expected to release a preliminary report in about a month, while determining a probable cause could take one to two years, according to an agency spokesperson.

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Questions readers ask

What did the NTSB recover from the Learjet crash site?
The National Transportation Safety Board announced on Monday that it has recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 60 that crashed on Nov. 1 near Greenacres, Florida.
Who were the nine people killed in the crash?
The victims were identified as Jeffrey Gregory, 55, pilot; Nathalia Filgueiras, 20, co-pilot; Rowan "Charmi" Fehr Toews, 38, family friend; Ana Maria Ramirez Cetina, 24, nanny; Adam Robinson, 45, father; Helen Sharp, 40, mother; Charles Robinson, 2, the couple's son; Emma Robinson, 4, the couple's daughter; and Rachel Reed, 38, family friend.
When and where did the Learjet 60 crash?
The aircraft left Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around 10:37 a.m. on Sunday and plunged into the ground in Palm Beach County shortly before 1 p.m.
What did the crew report before making a mayday call?
The crew reported light clear ice and moderate turbulence at 35,000 feet and asked to climb, but less than 30 seconds after air traffic control approved the request, they made a mayday call and reported the plane was descending in an overspeed condition.
When is the NTSB expected to release a preliminary report?
The NTSB is expected to release a preliminary report in about a month, while determining a probable cause could take one to two years.

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