Florida plane crash victims identified after 9 people killed in fiery wreck
Florida plane crash victims identified after 9 people killed in fiery wreck
A 20-year-old aspiring airline pilot and a Texas couple traveling with their two young children are among the nine people killed when a private jet plunged into a neighborhood Sunday.
The Learjet 60 departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at about 10:37 a.m. and was headed to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas when it crashed in Palm Beach County shortly before 1 p.m., killing everyone on board.
Federal investigators said Monday that weather conditions are a "major focus" of the investigation after the crew reported icing and moderate turbulence at about 35,000 feet shortly before the jet rapidly lost altitude.
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The National Transportation Safety Board also said there are preliminary indications that the aircraft may have begun breaking apart before impact.
The cause of the crash has not been determined.
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As investigators work to determine what caused the deadly crash, details are beginning to emerge about some of the nine people who were on board.
Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras was an aspiring commercial pilot from Palm Beach County who earned her private pilot's license at 17, before she got her driver's license. Filgueiras trained through her high school's aviation academy and later graduated from American Flyers flight school.
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Jeff Gregory, 55, was the pilot in charge, the New York Post reported.
Adam Robinson was an Austin, Texas, tech entrepreneur and devoted father who was traveling with his wife, Helen Sharp, and their two young children.
In a joint statement, the families remembered Adam and Helen for their "warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome," saying their relationship was "the love affair that will last forever."
Robinson was CEO and co-founder of Retention.com and also led RB2B and Moltsets.
Retention.com, RB2B and Moltsets issued the following statement following Robinson's death:
"We are heartbroken by the loss of Adam Robinson, our CEO and co-founder, his wife Helen and their two young children, who died in a tragic plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1, 2026.
"Adam was much more than our CEO. He was a friend, a mentor and a bold, outspoken leader who lived life to the fullest. He cared deeply about the people around him and brought energy and conviction to everything he built. His loss is deeply felt across our team and the tech community, as we collectively mourn this significant loss.
"Our hearts are with Adam and Helens family and loved ones, and with everyone affected by the crash. We ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.
"Our immediate focus at Retention.com, RB2B, and Moltsets is supporting our employees and Adam and Helens family. We are grateful for the kindness and support extended to them and our team."
