'They Shouldn't Have Been Flying': Pilots Break Down Deadly Florida Plane Crash Nov 04, 2026

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Nine people are dead after a private Learjet plunged from the sky and crashed in Florida — leaving investigators searching for answers. The New York Post's Caitlyn Becker speaks with two veteran pilots who break down the flight's final moments, including alarming reports of icing, turbulence and a staggering rate of descent. One former Navy fighter pilot is questioning whether the jet should have taken off in the first place, while a retired airline captain explains the terrifying forces that may have overwhelmed the aircraft. So what really happened aboard the doomed flight? The answers may lie in the critical details investigators are now working to piece together.

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