Tech tycoon killed in fatal plane crash made eerie confession about flying before his death
One of the passengers who lost their lives in the tragic private jet crash in America last weekend had spoken publicly about his flying habits shortly before his death.
Tech tycoon Adam Robinson, who sadly died in the crash alongside his wife, his two young children, two of their friends and their nanny, had made it clear that he was a fan of private jets before the tragedy occurred.
Robinson was founder and CEO of Retention and RB2B and CEO of Moltsets, and he had spoken to his friends about how well his life was going due to the success of his business, as well as being content with his personal life thanks to his wife and two young children.
The 45-year-old had also confessed his love of private jets in a previous interview, admitting that he was flying private so much that it became 'part of [his] identity'.
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He admitted: "I remember when I found out it was only a couple of thousand dollars a month, and I could fly for free from New York to Miami or Chicago. There was a time where I was single and travelling a lot. And it was like this feeling that I got of 'wow, I can actually fly private too.' The status that I got - it became part of my identity'.
The two pilots also lost their lives in the tragedy, with both commended by their families and friends following the shock event, which is only the latest in a long list of horrific aviation incidents in the US in recent years.
Another post saw Robinson write: "You don't need to crash a plane to learn to fly ... and you don't need VC to build a business."
Tributes have flown in for the family since their identities were confirmed following the horror crash, which occurred on Sunday when the Learjet 60 plummeted into a Florida highway after rapidly losing altitude.
The cause of the crash is yet to be confirmed although many experts have theorised that ice and adverse weather conditions will likely have played a part.
Jesse Ouellette, a friend of Robinson, told TMZ that the tech boss had just recently shared how happy he was with his life.
Ouellette said: “His loss will be deeply felt by the software founders who knew him as a friend and colleague.
“He challenged the way things were done and was far ahead of his time. It's heartbreaking that we lost him so soon."
The relatives of the seven passengers also shared a joint statement confirmed the victims’ names.
It 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.
“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.”
Topics: US News
James Moorhouse
