Nine Dead in Florida Jet Crash Near Greenacres

The business jet was en route to the Bahamas when it went down near Greenacres on November 1. Nine people died in the crash, which ended a flight that had departed from Austin, Texas, on Sunday.

A joint statement from the bereaved families named the passengers as Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, their children Emma and Charlie, Rachael Reed, Charmi Fehr, and Anita Maria Cetina. The families described Adam and Helen as devoted parents to their four-year-old daughter and two-year-old son. They noted that the couple’s warmth and generosity touched many lives. The statement also honored Rachael and Charmi for their shared love of joy and adventure, and Anita Maria for her tenderness toward the children, calling her truly part of the family.

The families expressed gratitude to first responders, investigators, and the Palm Beach County community. They acknowledged the grief of the pilots’ families and requested privacy while they arrange memorial services. Details regarding the services will be shared later.

Family members identified the co-pilot on Monday as Nathalia Filgueiras, 20. A high school senior in Boca Raton three years prior, she obtained her pilot's license before receiving her driver's license. The captain was identified as Jeffrey Gregory, 55, according to a source with direct knowledge and a flight manifest obtained by CBS.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Learjet 60 experienced weather and turbulence issues. The pilot described "managing the ice" shortly before declaring a "Mayday." Multiple distress calls followed as severe weather pushed through the area. Officials stated that the weather may have been a factor in the crash.

The crash site is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. The families have asked for details about the pilots to remain private alongside their own. The joint statement emphasizes the deep love the families shared for the deceased.

The flight originated in Austin, Texas. The aircraft was a Learjet 60. The incident occurred on November 1. The pilot’s final communications focused on ice management. The families of the nine victims have requested privacy.