A Learjet crashed in Florida, killing all nine people on board, including a 20-year-old co-pilot. The crash occurred in the early hours of the morning, according to local authorities. The aircraft, a Learjet 60, was en route from Miami to Tampa when it went down near the city of Clearwater.
Emergency services responded quickly to the crash site, which was located in a residential area. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of all victims. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.
Nathalia Filgueiras, the 20-year-old co-pilot, was among those killed. She had been in communication with her boyfriend moments before the crash. A text message she sent described the turbulence and the presence of ice in the aircraft. The message, which was shared by local media, has sparked public interest in the incident.
This is the second aviation accident in the region this year. The first occurred in January when a small plane crashed near Tampa, killing three people. Both incidents have raised concerns about aviation safety in the area.
The crash has prompted calls for a review of flight protocols and aircraft maintenance procedures. Authorities are expected to release more details in the coming days.
