Learjet crash: Co-pilot’s father mourns the daughter he taught to love flying

Key Points:

• Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, a 20-year-old co-pilot with a deep passion for flying, died in a Learjet 60 crash in South Florida that killed all nine people on board; the cause of the crash remains under investigation by the NTSB.
• Audio recordings from the flight reveal Nathalia calmly reporting icing and turbulence before declaring an emergency as the plane rapidly descended, ending with her final words, “We’re out of time.”
• Nathalia’s father, Allan Filgueiras, expressed profound grief and emphasized her dedication and skill as a pilot, sharing memories of their close bond through aviation and his commitment to continuing her legacy.
• The crash occurred near Florida’s Gulf Coast during challenging weather conditions, with investigators focusing on possible weather impact and the discovery that the jet’s left elevator broke away before impact, though its role in the crash is still unclear.
• Authorities continue to search the crash site for additional wreckage and the cockpit voice recorder, aiming to determine the cause of the accident and recommend safety improvements to prevent future tragedies.