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Father of young co-pilot killed in jet crash says recording shows she fought until the last minute
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Nathalia Filgueiras, a 20-year-old co-pilot, died in a Learjet 60 crash in Florida along with eight others; her father Allan Filgueiras praised her bravery and skill after reviewing her final air traffic control communications.
- Allan Filgueiras, also a pilot, described Nathalia as an extraordinary and gifted pilot who began flying lessons with him at age 12 and earned her pilot’s license in high school through a local aviation program.
- The family’s attorney emphasized Nathalia’s exceptional qualifications despite her young age, highlighting her top performance and preparedness in flight training.
- The National Transportation Safety Board has deployed 20 investigators to probe the crash, recovering engine parts and examining the crash site, while the family awaits official findings.
- Allan Filgueiras expressed deep grief but vowed to honor his daughter’s memory and legacy, inspired by her courage during the final moments of the flight.
