Nine people died after a private Learjet 60 crashed in Florida’s Palm Beach County on November 1, 2026. The aircraft was carrying seven passengers and two crew members on a flight from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas.
Among those killed were a 20-year-old co-pilot and a family of four, including two young children. Relatives began identifying victims on Monday as federal investigators examined the wreckage and the aircraft’s final communications.
CHILLING AUDIO captures FEMALE PILOT’S FINAL MOMENTS before PLANE CRASHES in FLORIDA ‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, we’re descending 10,000 FEET PER MINUTE’ ‘LOOK OUTSIDE JACK… HOLY FU*K WE’RE OUT OF TIME’ — TERRIFYING final words heard before impact https://t.co/AaHiQRI69N
— RT (@RT_com) November 1, 2026
What Happened in the Florida Plane Crash?
The jet departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. It crashed near Greenacres shortly before 1 p.m. local time, leaving a large crater near a residential community.
Before the crash, the crew reported icing and moderate turbulence while flying at approximately 35,000 feet. They requested permission to climb to 37,000 feet after encountering precipitation.
Shortly after receiving clearance, the crew reported a rapid descent and an overspeed condition. Flight-tracking data recorded a steep descent before contact was lost. These details form part of the investigation but do not establish why the aircraft went down.
Young Co-Pilot and Family Among Those Killed
Relatives identified the co-pilot as Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, from Boca Raton. Her mother said she earned her private pilot’s licence at 17 and had accumulated more than 1,300 flying hours. Her interest in aviation began during childhood flights with her father.
The passengers included technology entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, and their children, Emma, four, and Charlie, two.
A family statement also identified Anita Maria Cetina, who helped care for the children, and family friends Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr among the victims.
Investigators Examine Weather and Aircraft Wreckage
The National Transportation Safety Board is examining weather conditions, possible mechanical problems and crew actions. Investigators have said evidence suggests the aircraft may have begun breaking apart before hitting the ground.
Heavy rain has complicated recovery efforts, including the search for the cockpit voice recorder. Investigators must establish how the reported icing, turbulence and rapid descent relate to the crash.
The NTSB lists the investigation as ongoing and cautions that its preliminary information may change. No final cause has been announced.
