Dad of 20-Year-Old Co-Pilot in Florida Jet Crash Praises Her Final Radio Calls
The father of the 20-year-old co-pilot who perished in a Florida jet crash highlighted her bravery in her final moments.
A Learjet crash in Florida has claimed the lives of six individuals, including the 20-year-old co-pilot, whose final radio calls reportedly showcased remarkable composure and determination. According to several outlets, the young co-pilot, who had over 1,300 hours of flying experience, made multiple attempts to communicate the dire situation to air traffic control before the tragic end.
The co-pilot's father, also a pilot, spoke at a news conference on Friday, just days after the crash which occurred on Sunday. He shared that his daughter's final radio calls demonstrated her toughness and resilience under extreme pressure. The co-pilot reported ice buildup on the aircraft and declared an emergency due to an overspeed condition, descending at an alarming rate of 20,000 feet per minute. This swift action, though ultimately unsuccessful, highlights the critical thinking and quick reflexes required in such high-stakes situations.
The passengers aboard the Learjet included Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, their two young children, and the family's nanny Ana María Ramírez Cetina. The captain of the flight, Jeff Gregory, was 55 years old. Among the debris found at the scene, pieces of the plane's tail were discovered miles away from the main crash site, indicating the violent nature of the impact.
What we know
- A Learjet crashed in Florida 23
- The co-pilot was 20 years old 12
- The co-pilot made final radio calls before the crash 123
- Ice buildup was reported by the co-pilot 3
- An emergency was declared due to an overspeed condition 3
- The co-pilot had over 1,300 hours of experience and a commercial pilot's license 3
- The victims included Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, their two children, and the nanny Ana María Ramírez Cetina 3
- The co-pilot's father is also a pilot 1
- The co-pilot's father spoke at a news conference 1
- The crash occurred on Sunday, with the news conference held on Friday 3
- Pieces of the plane's tail were found miles from the crash site 3
- The captain was 55 years old 3
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 68%, weighted across 14 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- likely A Learjet crashed in Florida. (71%)
- unverified Eight people died in the crash. (50%)
- unverified Nine people died in the crash. (50%)
- confirmed The co-pilot was 20 years old. (86%)
- confirmed The co-pilot made final radio calls before the crash. (86%)
- likely The co-pilot reported ice buildup on the plane before the crash. (71%)
- likely The co-pilot declared an emergency due to an overspeed condition, descending at 20,000 feet per minute. (71%)
- likely The co-pilot had over 1,300 hours of experience and a commercial pilot's license. (71%)
- likely The victims included Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, their two young children, and the family's nanny Ana María Ramírez Cetina. (71%)
- likely The co-pilot's father is also a pilot. (72%)
- likely The co-pilot's father spoke at a news conference. (72%)
- likely The crash occurred on Sunday, with the news conference taking place on Friday. (71%)
- likely Pieces of the plane's tail were found miles away from the crash site. (71%)
- likely The plane's captain, Jeff Gregory, was 55 years old. (71%)
Sources
- PBS NewsHour — Dad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida jet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/dad-of-20-year-old-co-pilot-in-florida-jet-crash-says-her-final-radio-calls-showed-shes-tough - FOX 8 News (Ohio) — Dad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida Learjet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'
https://fox8.com/news/dad-of-20-year-old-co-pilot-in-florida-learjet-crash-says-her-final-radio-calls-showed-shes-tough/ - ABC News U.S. — Dad of co-pilot in Learjet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'
https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/dad-20-year-pilot-florida-learjet-crash-final-137919371