Dad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida jet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'
Summary
A Learjet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard, including 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras. Her father said her final radio calls showed she remained composed as the aircraft encountered ice, turbulence and a rapid descent; investigators have not determined the cause.Key Facts
- Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras had more than 1,300 hours of flight experience and was certified to fly a Learjet.
- Her father, Allan Filgueiras, said he has listened to her final radio transmissions many times.
- In the recordings, she reported ice buildup, turbulence and an overspeed condition while the jet descended at 20,000 feet per minute.
- The aircraft crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard.
- The captain, 55-year-old Jeff Gregory, is believed to have been at the controls in the aircraft's final minutes.
- The National Transportation Safety Board investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the crash is not yet known.
- Pieces of the jet's tail were found more than a mile from the crash site.
- Other victims included technology entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife, their two children and the family's nanny.
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