20-year-old Learjet co-pilot’s instructor speaks out
Nine people lost their lives in Sunday’s plane crash in Florida, including a family of four and their nanny. The victims also included 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia and 55-year-old pilot Jeff Gregory. Now, the flight instructor who mentored Nathalia Filgueiras has shared an emotional tribute in memory of his former student.
The crash took place around 12:50 p.m. Sunday in Palm Beach County, Florida, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.The Learjet 60 private jet had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
A FAA spokesperson told LADbible: “A Learjet 60 crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1. Nine people were on board.
“The aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
“The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB is in charge of the investigation and will provide all updates.”
