The NTSB said because the parts were found far from the accident site, they fell off before the crash.

At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.