03.11.2026 01:10
The private jet crash that occurred in the US state of Florida claimed the lives of 9 people, including a technology entrepreneur and his family. The plane, which took off from Texas to go to the Bahamas, crashed near Palm Beach after turbulence and icing during the flight. In the crash, businessman Adam Robinson, his wife and two children, as well as family friends, lost their lives along with two pilots.
In the private jet crash that occurred in Florida on Sunday, November 1, the identities of the 9 people who lost their lives have been revealed. The Learjet 60 aircraft, which took off from Austin, Texas, bound for the Bahamas, crashed into a residential area near Palm Beach County. Technology entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife, two children, family friends, their caregiver, and two pilots lost their lives in the crash.
Among those who died in the crash were 44-year-old technology entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, and their children Emma (4) and Charlie (2). Robinson was the founder and executive of the software companies Retention.com and RB2B. His wife Helen Sharp, a ceramic artist and owner of a public relations company, was also on board.
The nanny of the family's two children, Anita Maria Apellido Cetina, and family friends Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr were also among those who lost their lives in the crash. In a statement made by relatives, it was stated that Robinson and Sharp were very devoted to their children, and deep sorrow over the loss was shared.
THE STORY OF THE 20-YEAR-OLD CO-PILOT DREW ATTENTION
Among the aircraft's crew, 55-year-old captain Jeff Gregory and 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras also lost their lives in the crash.
The young co-pilot's aviation career drew attention. It was stated that Gadelha, who obtained her private pilot license at age 17 while a high school student, began her flight training in 2020. While continuing her education at West Boca Raton High School, she also received support from the Palm Beach County School District's Aviation Academy program. It was reported that the young pilot aimed to become a commercial airline pilot in the future.
THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ICING AND TURBULENCE
The Learjet 60 aircraft that took off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on November 1 set out for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. During the flight, the crew reported to air traffic control that they were experiencing weather conditions, moderate turbulence, and icing.
After the pilot reported that they were dealing with icing, a request was made to increase altitude for the aircraft. However, shortly afterward, the aircraft began to descend rapidly and the crew made an emergency call. The aircraft crashed into a residential area in Palm Beach County and caught fire.
CAUSE OF THE CRASH UNDER INVESTIGATION
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched an investigation into the crash. Initial examinations focused on icing and adverse weather conditions, while findings suggesting the aircraft may have broken apart in the air before hitting the ground are also being investigated.
Authorities reported that the exact cause of the crash would be determined after technical examinations.