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Florida Learjet crash: Family and mentors defend deceased co-pilot
Following the fatal crash of a Learjet 60 in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1, family members and aviation mentors are defending the reputation of 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras. The aircraft, which was traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas, crashed into a residential area, killing all nine people on board, including tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his family, and crew members.
Filgueiras’ father, Allan Filgueiras, and her flight instructor, Chris Kirk, have spoken out against online criticism regarding her experience level. Kirk described her as the “most naturally gifted” student he had taught in 40 years, noting that she had aced her exams and possessed a deep passion for flying. Her father expressed immense pride in her courage, noting that she remained professional and continued to communicate with air traffic control during the aircraft’s rapid descent.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman also defended Filgueiras, stating she was performing her duties correctly by communicating the emergency to air traffic control. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the causes of the crash, which involved severe turbulence and an overspeed condition during a thunderstorm.
Entities
Adam Robinson · Allan Filgueiras · Chris Kirk · Jared Isaacman · Jeff Gregory · Nathalia Filgueiras · Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras · National Transportation Safety Board · Palm Beach County
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Allan Filgueiras, the co-pilot's father, is a pilot. www.brandonsun.com · krmg.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Instructor Chris Kirk described Filgueiras as the most naturally gifted pilot he has taught in 40 years. www.ladbible.com · thewest.com.au · actualidad-rt.com · canal6.com.ni · noticiasnrt.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Filgueiras had fewer than 1,100 flight hours when she completed her Learjet type rating. thewest.com.au · actualidad-rt.com · canal6.com.ni · noticiasnrt.com · pulptastic.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] An examiner reportedly believed Filgueiras had approximately 5,000 hours of experience. thewest.com.au · actualidad-rt.com · canal6.com.ni · noticiasnrt.com · pulptastic.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras was the 20-year-old co-pilot of the aircraft. www.ladbible.com · thewest.com.au · actualidad-rt.com · www.brandonsun.com · canal6.com.ni · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Filgueiras' final radio calls included reports of ice buildup and an overspeed condition. www.ladbible.com · www.brandonsun.com · krmg.com · pulptastic.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The aircraft was traveling from Texas to the Bahamas. www.ladbible.com · pulptastic.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Learjet 60 crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, killed nine people on November 1. www.ladbible.com · thewest.com.au · actualidad-rt.com · www.brandonsun.com · canal6.com.ni · +4 more