Key takeaways:
- One passenger died after a business jet encountered severe turbulence over New England on Friday, Mar. 3.
- Five people were aboard the Bombardier executive jet when it was buffeted by turbulence.
- The NTSB is now investigating the incident and working to determine the cause of the incident.
A business jet encountered severe turbulence over New England on Friday, Mar. 3, resulting in the death of one passenger and forcing the aircraft to divert to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that five people were aboard the Bombardier executive jet when it was buffeted by turbulence late Friday afternoon while traveling from Keene, New Hampshire, to Leesburg, Virginia. The jet is owned by Conexon, a telecommunications company based in Kansas City, Missouri, according to a Federal Aviation Administration database.
The NTSB did not provide details on the cause of death, but tweeted that the turbulence resulted in “fatal injuries to a passenger.” The plane was diverted to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and landed at around 4 p.m. local time.
The NTSB is now investigating the incident. No information was provided about the condition of the other passengers.
This tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of following safety protocols when flying. The NTSB is working to determine the cause of the incident and ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
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