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Captain Jeff Gregory Identified in Deadly Florida Learjet Crash That Reportedly Killed Nine
GREENACRES, Fla. — The captain of a Learjet 60 that crashed in a residential area of Palm Beach County has been identified in reports as Jeff Gregory, 55.
The November 1, 2026, crash reportedly killed all nine people aboard the aircraft, including Gregory and co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha, 20.
The jet was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas when it crashed near Greenacres, Florida. The seven passengers reportedly included a Texas family of four, their nanny, and two friends.
Among those identified in reports was Adam Robinson, 44, an Austin technology entrepreneur, who was traveling with his wife, Helen Sharp, their two children and nanny.
Relatives confirmed the family was aboard the aircraft. The children’s grandfather described the loss as devastating, saying the family had lost his daughter, her husband, and two grandchildren.
The names of the children and the remaining passengers had not been publicly disclosed in the reporting reviewed.
Information attributed to a National Transportation Safety Board news conference indicates that the flight crew contacted air traffic control shortly before the crash to report ice accumulation and moderate turbulence.
The aircraft was reportedly cruising at approximately 35,000 feet when the pilots requested permission to climb to 37,000 feet. The jet later began a rapid descent.
According to accounts of the final radio communications, co-pilot Filgueiras reported that the aircraft was descending at about 10,000 feet per minute. The descent rate reportedly increased to more than 20,000 feet per minute, and the aircraft entered an overspeed condition.
A male voice, believed in reports to be Gregory, was reportedly heard reciting the Lord’s Prayer. The final transmission was reported to include the words, “We’re out of time.” These details have not been independently verified here.
The Learjet reportedly crashed at approximately 12:50 p.m. near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North in Greenacres. The impact sparked a large fire and scattered wreckage across the neighborhood, with reports describing a crater near a mobile home community.
The crash also reportedly damaged electrical infrastructure and led to the evacuation of hundreds of nearby residents as emergency crews responded and worked to secure the scene.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. Investigators are examining the aircraft’s final flight path, weather conditions, air traffic control communications, and recovered wreckage.
Although the crew reportedly described icing and turbulence before the crash, investigators have not established whether either condition caused or contributed to the aircraft’s loss of control. The cause remains under investigation.
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Adam Robinson, His Wife Helen and Two Young Children Among Nine Killed in Florida Private Jet Crash
A married couple and their two young children from Texas were reportedly among the nine people killed when a private jet crashed into a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, November 1.
The family was traveling aboard a Learjet 60 that was reportedly flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas when the aircraft experienced catastrophic problems shortly before reaching its destination.
According to The Palm Beach Post, the family of four was accompanied by their nanny and two close friends. The passengers reportedly included 44-year-old Austin technology entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife, Helen, and their two young children.
Family of Four Confirmed Among the Victims
The Palm Beach Post spoke with grieving relatives on Monday, November 2, who confirmed that their daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren were aboard the aircraft when it crashed.
“It’s quite a blow. We had a daughter, her husband and two grandchildren on the plane,” the woman’s father told the newspaper.
The family’s deaths have left relatives devastated as they struggle to come to terms with the sudden loss of four loved ones.
Although the family has been identified by the newspaper, the names and ages of the two children have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Parents Were Successful Entrepreneurs
According to social media profiles reviewed by The Palm Beach Post, both parents were entrepreneurs with professional backgrounds in business and technology.
One of the parents reportedly worked as a potter and owned a public relations company, while the other was the founder of a software business.
The software entrepreneur had reportedly shared a post on LinkedIn shortly before the fatal crash, making the tragedy even more difficult for those who knew the family.
Investigation Into the Fatal Crash
The Learjet 60 crash claimed nine lives and has left multiple families grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including what caused the aircraft to experience catastrophic problems before it went down in the residential neighborhood.
The loss of the Texas family, including two young children, has added another heartbreaking dimension to the tragedy.
As relatives and friends mourn, the community is left grappling with the devastating loss of nine lives in a single aviation disaster.
🕊️💔 Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends and loved ones of all nine victims. May they find strength and comfort during this incredibly difficult time.