Palm Beach County, Florida — November 2, 2026. New details have emerged about the nine people who l0st their l1ves when a private Learjet 60 crashed in South Florida on Sunday, November 1.
Among the victims were Texas technology entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp Robinson, their two young children, Emma Robinson, 4, and Charlie Robinson, 2, along with two close family friends, their nanny and two members of the flight crew.
The aircraft had departed Austin, Texas, and was traveling to the Bahamas when it suddenly lost altitude and crashed near a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County.
All nine people aboard were k1ll3d.
A Family of Four Was Traveling Together
Adam Robinson, a technology entrepreneur from Austin, was traveling with his wife, Helen, and their children.
Adam was known for his work in the software and technology industry, including businesses associated with customer engagement and digital marketing.
Helen was involved in creative and entrepreneurial activities, including pottery and business communications.
Their children, Emma and Charlie, were just beginning their childhoods.
Relatives described the couple as devoted parents who loved their children deeply.
The family had been traveling together when the aircraft encountered an emergency over Florida.
Two Close Friends Also L0st Their L1ves
The family’s statement identified two close friends aboard the plane as Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr.
Relatives remembered the women for their adventurous spirits, kindness and close relationships with the people around them.
Their d34ths have left additional families and friends mourning the sudden loss.
The Children’s Nanny Was Also Among the Victims
The ninth-person passenger group included the family’s nanny, Anita Maria Apellido Cetina.
Anita Maria helped care for Emma and Charlie and was described by the family as someone who treated the children with love and devotion.
The family’s tribute emphasized that she had become an important part of their lives.
Her passing has brought grief to those who knew and loved her.
Captain Jeff Gregory and Co-Pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras
The aircraft was operated by two pilots.
The captain was identified as Jeff Gregory, 55, while the co-pilot was Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20.
Nathalia had earned her private pilot’s license at just 17 years old while attending West Boca Raton High School in Florida.
Her family said she had accumulated approximately 1,300 flight hours and dreamed of continuing her career in commercial aviation.
Her mother, Camila Corteleti, and stepfather, Thiago Corteleti, shared memories of her passion for flying.
The Final Moments of the Flight
The Learjet 60 departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
During the flight, the crew reported moderate turbulence and ice accumulating on the aircraft.
The pilots requested permission to climb to 37,000 feet.
Shortly afterward, the aircraft began losing altitude at an alarming rate.
Emergency communications revealed that the crew was struggling to regain control as the jet descended rapidly.
The plane crashed near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North at approximately 12:50 p.m.
The impact caused a large explosion and fire.
Hundreds of Residents Were Evacuated
Emergency responders rushed to the crash site as flames and debris spread near the roadway.
Approximately 600 residents of a nearby mobile home community were evacuated as a precaution.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited the area and spoke about the emergency response.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that all nine people aboard the aircraft had d13d.
Investigators Search for Answers
The National Transportation Safety Board, working with the Federal Aviation Administration, is investigating the crash.
Investigators are examining flight records, weather conditions, aircraft systems and communications between the pilots and air traffic controllers.
Although ice and turbulence were reported before the crash, authorities have not determined the final cause.
Nine Names, Nine L1ves Remembered
The nine people identified through family statements and public reporting are:
- Adam Robinson — Technology entrepreneur and father.
- Helen Sharp Robinson — Businesswoman and mother.
- Emma Robinson — Their 4-year-old daughter.
- Charlie Robinson — Their 2-year-old son.
- Rachael Reed — Close family friend.
- Charmi Fehr — Close family friend.
- Anita Maria Apellido Cetina — The children’s nanny.
- Jeff Gregory — Aircraft captain.
- Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras — Co-pilot, 20.
The crash has left multiple families mourning loved ones whose futures ended without warning.
As investigators continue their work, relatives are asking for privacy and remembering the people they loved.