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National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Member Tom Chapman takes questions during a news conference at the Emergency Operations Center on Nov. 2, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
By Maya Thompson
Plane pieces were falling off prior to fatal Palm Beach crash, NTSB says
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Brunswick, GA
Maya holds a Master’s in Journalism from the University of Georgia and has over 15 years of experience in local news. She previously worked for the Savannah Morning News, where she led coverage on community initiatives and grassroots movements. An avid supporter of Brunswick's cultural diversity, Maya is committed to amplifying local voices and stories.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:31 PM · 1 min read
MIAMI — Pieces of the Learjet plane were falling off in the sky before it crashed into a Palm Beach County road Sunday afternoon, killing all nine people on board, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Investigators found the…
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