Families of seven passengers killed in Florida plane crash issue heartbreaking statement
The families of the seven passengers who tragically died in a plane crash in Florida have issued a heartbreaking statement.
Nine people - seven passengers and two crew - were killed after a Learjet 60 private jet plunged from the sky and smashed into the ground.
The relatives of the seven passengers have now shared a joint statement confirming seven passengers aboard the private jet as Adam Robinson, 45, his wife, Helen Sharp, 40, and their two children, Emma, two, and Charlie, four as well as their children’s nanny Anita Maria Cetina; and another couple, Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr.
The statement read: “With broken hearts, our families share that Adam Robinson and Helen Sharp, their children Emma and Charlie, Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, and Anita Maria Cetina were among those lost aboard the flight that went down near Greenacres, Florida, on November 1.
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“Adam and Helen were devoted parents, and Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were the light of their lives. Helen and Adam were the love affair that will last forever. Their warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome touched so many lives. Their loss will be felt deeply by all those who loved them and who they loved in return.
“Charmi and Rachel were full of joy and adventure. They loved their people fiercely, fully and without hesitation. From the moment they met, they were all in on each other and the life they were building. They are deeply loved, and we will miss them endlessly.
“Anita Maria cared for Emma and Charlie with tenderness and devotion, and she was truly part of the family. She showed us a legacy of unconditional love and devotion.”
The statement went on to say the families were ‘deeply grateful’ to emergency responders, investigators and ‘the Palm Beach County community for their care, and to everyone who has reached out with love’.
“Our hearts are also with the families of the pilots, who are grieving alongside us,” it added.
The heart-wrenching statement concluded by asking for privacy as the families come to terms with the tragedy.
Co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, who was just 20-years-old, has also been identified as one of the victims.
Adam Robinson's company paid tribute to a 'friend' and 'mentor'
Robinson was the CEO and founder of Retention, RB2B and Moltsets.
His company has also paid tribute, saying in a statement: “We are heartbroken by the loss of Adam Robinson, our CEO and co-founder, his wife Helen and their two young children, who died in a tragic plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1, 2026.
“Adam was much more than our CEO. He was a friend, a mentor and a bold, outspoken leader who lived life to the fullest. He cared deeply about the people around him and brought energy and conviction to everything he built. His loss is deeply felt across our team and the tech community, as we collectively mourn this significant loss.
“Our hearts are with Adam and Helen’s family and loved ones, and with everyone affected by the crash. We ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.
“Our immediate focus at Retention.com, RB2B, and Moltsets is supporting our employees and Adam and Helen’s family. We are grateful for the kindness and support extended to them and our team.”
An investigation into the crash is ongoing
An investigation into the cause of the crash has been opened, with investigators saying earlier today (2 November) that the weather conditions were part of the focus.
According to Filgueiras step-dad, the co-pilot had sent a text message to her boyfriend just 10 minutes before the crash, saying: “I’ve got turbulence, I’ve got ice.”
Pilots and aviation experts have told LADbible that 'severe icing' and weather conditions could have caused the plane to plummet and explained exactly how it happens.
Topics: US News
Claire Reid