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Tech tycoon’s heartfelt post about spending time with family goes viral as new details emerge of Florida trip that ended in tragic plane crash
Tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson’s earlier post about prioritising time with family has resurfaced after he, his wife, two young children and five other people died in a plane crash in Florida. The post described how Robinson and his startup co-founders aimed to finish work by 5 or 5.30pm, a choice that has drawn attention amid the news of the family’s final trip.
The nine people were travelling from Austin to the Bahamas to celebrate Robinson’s birthday when their Learjet 60 crashed near West Palm Beach. The co-pilot told air traffic control the aircraft was descending rapidly and had banked sharply; she had also texted her boyfriend about turbulence and ice. US investigators said severe weather may have played a significant role and that part of the jet appeared to have broken off.
In short
- Adam Robinson’s post about family time resurfaced after the Florida crash.
- Nine people died while travelling from Texas to the Bahamas.
- Investigators say severe weather may have contributed.
Explained simply
Adam Robinson was a technology entrepreneur who co-founded a start-up with colleagues. In an earlier social media post, he wrote that they tried to finish work by early evening so they could spend time with their families.
Robinson, his wife and their two young children were among nine people travelling from Austin to the Bahamas for his birthday when their jet crashed near West Palm Beach, Florida. The other passengers included the flight crew.
US investigators are examining the crash. They have said severe weather may have played a significant role, and reported that part of the aircraft appeared to have broken off.
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