Who Was Adam Robinson? Tech Entrepreneur Killed in Florida Plane Crash
Summary
Tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife, their two young children and five other people died when a Learjet 60 crashed near Greenacres, Florida. Investigators are examining reports of ice, turbulence and the aircraft breaking apart before impact; the pilot had declared an emergency shortly before the crash.Key Facts
- The crash occurred in Palm Beach County shortly before 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- The jet was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
- All nine people aboard the aircraft died.
- The families identified Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, their children Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, among the victims.
- The pilot reported light clear ice and moderate turbulence at 35,000 feet, then requested permission to climb.
- The pilot later declared an emergency and reported an overspeed condition while descending at 20,000 feet per minute.
- NTSB member Tom Chapman said investigators found indications that the aircraft was breaking apart before impact.
- Robinson, 45, founded Retention.com and RB2B, companies that help businesses identify and connect with website visitors.
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