Recordings from Florida plane crash reveal reports of icing and turbulence
Audio recordings released following the November 1 plane crash in Florida reveal the pilot reported icing and severe turbulence before losing altitude.
Investigators are reviewing air traffic control recordings following a plane crash near Palm Beach, Florida, on November 1, which resulted in the loss of all nine people on board. The audio reveals that the pilot reported icing conditions, severe turbulence, and an outside air temperature of minus 47 degrees Celsius, requesting to climb to a higher altitude to avoid storm cells.
Data indicates the aircraft descended approximately 31,000 feet (9,450 meters) in less than one minute. Footage from the scene shows the aircraft in a steep descent before impacting the ground near a major highway, resulting in a large explosion. U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy confirmed the fatalities shortly after the incident.
The flight, which originated from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, was bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the flight path and the final moments of the aircraft. Emergency crews secured the surrounding roads during the initial response.