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Plane parts found as far as 3.8 miles from crash site in South Florida, NTSB official says
Summary by WPB News Editorial Desk Josh Funk , as published by WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)
· November 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in Palm Beach County more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact. National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said during a news conference Tuesday that the discovery of tail parts confirms the plan...
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Key points National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said during a news conference Tuesday that the discovery of tail parts confirms the plan... Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in Palm Beach County more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in Palm Beach County more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact. National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said during a news conference Tuesday that the discovery of tail parts confirms the plan...
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