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Rachel Hagan

Passenger dies on private jet after plane forced to divert during extreme turbulence

A passenger onboard a private jet was killed on Friday when the aircraft hit severe turbulence while heading to Virginia and was forced to divert.

Three passengers and two crew members were on board the Bombardier Challenger 300 aeroplane when turbulence hit the aircraft, according to a statement from the transportation safety board.

The plane was travelling from Keene, New Hampshire, to Leesburg, Virginia, but due to the flying conditions, it was forced to divert to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, the Boston Globe reported.

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