WABC RADIO. A guy is on the phone reporting he was in Jamiaca Bay, had the plane fly over and saw the TAIL of the plane come off. He said he and police boats saw the whole tail in the water.
I believe the guy saw something. but what?
Vertical stabilizer in its entirety/ rudder / horizontal stabilizer / elevator / rear of fuselage ???
If the aircraft deprted controlled flight violently, the control surfaces could detach (especially if jarred loose by impact of debris from engine) Until we see the parts, I'll give this report a harrumph.
WABC-TV -- Coast Guard and Police boats in Jamaica Bay. Police divers are in the water. Wonder what they are looking for?