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Tech tycoon, 45, his potter wife, 40, their two toddlers, nanny and two friends identified as victims of Palm Beach Learjet crash
Adam Robinson, a Texas technology entrepreneur, his wife Helen Sharp, their two young children, a nanny and two friends were among those killed when a Learjet crashed near West Palm Beach on Sunday. The crash is under investigation, with officials saying severe weather may have played a significant role and that part of the aircraft may have broken off.
The family was travelling from Austin to the Bahamas on the $2 million jet. The pilots had requested to climb 2,000 feet while encountering a thunderstorm; investigators are also examining possible ice buildup. Robinson founded technology companies, while Sharp ran a communications firm and a pottery studio. The article identifies the captain as Jeff Gregory, 55, and the co-pilot as Nathalia Filgueiras, 20.
In short
- A Learjet crashed near West Palm Beach on Sunday.
- Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp and their children were among those killed.
- Investigators are examining severe weather and possible ice buildup.
Explained simply
Learjet is a brand of business aircraft often used for private travel. West Palm Beach is in Florida, on the state’s Atlantic coast, and the Bahamas lie south-east of Florida across the sea.
Adam Robinson was a Texas technology entrepreneur who founded several companies. His wife, Helen Sharp, ran a communications firm and a pottery studio; their children, nanny and two friends were also on board, along with pilots Jeff Gregory and Nathalia Filgueiras.
The journey from Austin to the Bahamas ended in a crash near West Palm Beach, killing everyone aboard. Investigators are examining the aircraft and the weather, including reports of a thunderstorm, possible ice buildup and a part of the jet breaking off, to establish what happened.