NTSB Recovers Parts of Crashed Learjet’s Elevator

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced the recovery of several parts from the wreckage of a Cessna Citation II Learjet, specifically focusing on elevator components. Investigators determined these recovered elements serve as crucial physical evidence indicating that "at least some" sections of the aircraft detached prior to its forceful impact with the ground. The crash occurred on July 24, 2023, near Roswell, New Mexico, involving flight number N642LA. Preliminary findings suggest this separation contributed significantly to the severity of the incident. Further investigation is underway at the Roswell range complex to fully understand the sequence of events leading up to the Learjet’s descent.