Dad of Copilot in Deadly Plane Crash 'Wanted to Be By Her Side'
Summary
Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, was among nine people killed when a Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1. Her father said he listened to her final radio calls and praised her actions as the plane encountered icing, turbulence and a rapid descent; investigators have not determined the cause.Key Facts
- The Learjet 60 departed Austin, Texas, for the Bahamas before it crashed in Palm Beach County.
- Air traffic control recordings indicate the crew reported ice buildup and turbulence before the plane entered a steep descent.
- The aircraft descended at rates reaching 30,000 feet per minute and exceeded its design limits, according to flight tracking data and recordings cited in the article.
- The National Transportation Safety Board had not determined the cause of the crash as of the article’s publication.
- Investigators were searching the crash area, and the cockpit recorder remained missing.
- Filgueiras had more than 1,300 hours of flight experience and held a Learjet certification, according to the article.
- Her father said he had helped teach her to fly and described her as dedicated to aviation.
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