Cockpit voice recorder indicates pilot tried to abort landing before Amazon cargo plane crash: NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board is leading an investigation into an Amazon Air cargo aircraft overrun incident, with plans to interview the two pilots who were in the cockpit at the time. Officials indicate that the cockpit voice recorder from the Amazon Air cargo plane shows the pilot attempted to abort the landing before the aircraft left the runway, fueling the inquiry into what happened during the approach and why the missed or aborted landing occurred. The available material does not specify the exact location, date, or outcomes beyond this overrun finding, and no further outcomes are provided in the supplied material.

Meanwhile, coverage of another NTSB investigation notes that the on-scene phase of a different South Florida crash involving a Learjet 60 has been completed, with the scene handed over to ongoing work. The fatal Learjet 60 crash in South Florida resulted in nine fatalities, according to the reporting outlets summarizing the update. The crash occurred near Greenacres, Florida, with investigators locating the cockpit voice recorder at the site of the initial impact after the Learjet reportedly descended dramatically, and officials indicate the CVR is being analyzed at the NTSB’s Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, D.C.

AVweb’s briefing confirms that the Learjet 60’s CVR was recovered from the initial impact area and has been transported for laboratory evaluation. It notes that the NTSB had earlier questioned whether a CVR was onboard, given maintenance records, but the latest update establishes that the CVR has been recovered and is under examination as part of the investigation into the fatal crash near Greenacres. The same report references the completion of excavations at the impact site and mentions that additional wreckage including components from wings, engines, and stabilizers has been identified and moved to the NTSB laboratories for closer inspection.

Fox News compiles a timeline in its coverage, stating that the Learjet 60 departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around 10:37 a.m. and crashed in Palm Beach County shortly before 1 p.m., with nine occupants all confirmed deceased. The report also highlights that heavy rain and thunderstorms were present in the area, and weather conditions will be a major focus of the probe. Investigators are examining factors such as icing, turbulence, and the crew’s requests for a potentially smoother ride as part of the ongoing investigation, with the CVR contributing to clarifying the events.

WPEC reinforces that the CVR has been recovered from the Learjet 60 crash near Greenacres, where all nine aboard were killed, and that excavation at the impact site has concluded. The CVR is being evaluated at the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, D.C. The coverage also reiterates the identification of Nathalia Filguerias, a 20-year-old co-pilot who earned a pilot’s license at 17, among the identified victims, with the NTSB listing eight other names and ages in a roster of family members and associates.

The Palm Beach Post contributes to the influx of details by confirming the Learjet 60 crash near Greenacres and the ongoing NTSB investigation, including the recovery of the cockpit voice recorder. It notes that the CVR recovery is part of the on-scene work and that multiple components from the aircraft – such as parts from both wings, both engines, the flight deck, vertical stabilizer, horizontal stabilizer, left elevator, and sections of flap tracks – have been recovered and sent to laboratories in Washington, D.C. for analysis, with authorities guiding the public not to disturb debris.

Sun Sentinel adds that the on-site recovery encompassed extensive debris findings, including a twisted metal piece found on a residence roof less than a mile from the crash site, which damaged a kitchen and caused a ceiling to collapse. The report indicates debris was recovered at distances ranging from about 1.3 miles to nearly 4 miles from the initial impact, reflecting the broad and challenging nature of post-crash recovery operations as responders and investigators continue their work.

Simple Flying summarizes that the Learjet 60’s CVR was located at the initial impact site and forwarded to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, D.C., with excavation now finished and the investigation proceeding into subsequent stages. The outlet also lists the recovered components from multiple parts of the aircraft and notes that several items have been sent for closer inspection to determine the sequence of events and potential contributing factors to the crash, including the condition of weather and flight path decisions.

KTLA reports one of the identified victims by name, Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, a 20-year-old co-pilot who earned a pilot’s license at 17, among the nine fatalities. The piece also highlights that the Learjet departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for the Bahamas destination of North Eleuthera before the crash, and mentions that a post-crash fire and a broad debris field were observed at the scene, with debris found miles from the main impact site.

KETV, WPBF, and other outlets echo similar findings: the CVR has been recovered from the Learjet 60 crash near Greenacres, and the CVR is under evaluation at the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, D.C. KETV specifically notes the NTSB’s identification of Nathalia Filgueiras and describes the broader roster of victims, while WPBF adds details about the on-scene response and the extent of debris recovery as investigators work to piece together the sequence of events leading to the fatal crash.