In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, the National Transportation Safety Board said its initial investigation determined that the crash in East Hartford was the result of an intentional act. Lt. John Litwin of the East Hartford Police told reporters earlier on Wednesday that he would not comment on specific details of the investigation, but confirmed that the F.B.I. Four law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation told The New York Times on Tuesday that the survivor had said that the crash was not an accident. East Hartford 84 CONNECTICUT Site of crash Connecticut R. 91 Pratt & Whitney Main St. 2 Hartford East Hartford Hartford-Brainard Airport Connecticut 1/2 mileAdding to the possible urgency of the investigation is the location of the crash, near a campus for the jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney. “Additionally, there is no impact to our operation here in East Hartford other than restricted traffic flow to the facility’s main entrance on Main Street.

Source: New York Times October 12, 2016 16:18 UTC