Allan Filgueiras stood before a photo of his daughter, Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, during a news conference in Coral Gables, Florida. Nathalia, 20, was the co-pilot of a Learjet that crashed on Sunday, resulting in the loss of all nine lives on board.
At the news conference, Allan Filgueiras praised his daughter’s composure during the emergency. He expressed his grief and desire to have been with her during the plane’s final moments. Through tears, he spoke of her bravery, highlighting that even seasoned professionals often struggle in such dire situations, yet Nathalia fought until the end.
Nathalia faced scrutiny online about her experience as a co-pilot on a high-performance jet. Despite the criticism, she had over 1,300 flight hours and rigorous training that qualified her to operate a Learjet.
Stuart Grossman, the family’s attorney, stated that the purpose of the news conference was to honor Nathalia’s memory and uphold her reputation.
The ill-fated flight departed from Austin, heading to the Bahamas. It crashed near West Palm Beach, Florida, killing Nathalia, the pilot, and seven passengers.
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