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'We Are Going To Crash': 20-Year-Old Learjet Pilot's Final Words
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What Happened?
Just before a tragic crash in Florida, 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras texted her boyfriend about turbulence. Audio recordings captured her expressing fear of an imminent crash.
Key points
- Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras texted her boyfriend about turbulence and icing 10 minutes before the crash.
- The Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, killing all nine people on board.
- Filgueiras's final words captured on audio were, 'Holy f***, we are out of time, we are going to crash to the ground.'
- She had 1,300 hours of flying experience and earned her pilot's license at 17.
- The aircraft was descending rapidly before the crash, with weather conditions being a major focus of the investigation.
- The crash left a massive crater near a mobile home park.
Key insights
- The incident raises concerns about the safety protocols for young pilots in high-pressure situations.
- Investigators may uncover critical information from the cockpit voice recorder, if it was operational.
- The crash could lead to increased scrutiny of aircraft maintenance and weather assessment procedures.
Why it matters
The tragic crash highlights the risks associated with aviation, especially for young pilots.
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Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras· PersonLearjet 60· TechnologyPalm Beach County· LocationNational Transportation Safety Board· OrganizationAustin, Texas· CityBahamas· Country
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