A business jet crashed into the ground in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm, creating a crater and shattering the aircraft.
Investigators are only beginning the lengthy process of determining why the jet plummeted from the sky and struck the surface with such force.
The impact was so powerful that it gouged a crater in the ground and left the plane in a shattered state.
Officials say the investigation will involve a detailed review of the aircraft’s flight data, weather conditions and possible mechanical or human factors.
Florida’s weather can produce sudden, severe thunderstorms, which may have contributed to the loss of control experienced by the crew.
The crash has prompted authorities to examine the aircraft’s maintenance records and the flight crew’s recent training and experience.
As the investigation proceeds, authorities will release further details once more evidence is gathered and analyzed.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
