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Father of Learjet Co-Pilot Says Her Final Calls Showed Courage
The father of a 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Sunday's Learjet crash in Florida praised her handling of the emergency. He spoke at a news conference Friday.
- 9 people died when the Learjet 60 crashed near Greenacres.
- 1,300+ flight hours logged by the co-pilot, plus a commercial pilot's license.
- 20,000 feet per minute: her reported descent rate in an overspeed condition.
- Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas was the flight's planned route.
Why it matters: The family called the news conference to counter online criticism of her experience. Attorney Stuart Grossman said the goal was to protect her reputation.
- Retired airline pilot John Cox said earning that seat showed she impressed someone.
- She reported icing and severe turbulence as the jet neared a storm.
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Center coverage, 7 sources: The center pairs the father's tribute with the dispute over her experience and the unresolved investigation.
CTV News17hGrieving father of Florida Learjet co-pilot defends his daughter’s reputation after crashKSAT 12 San Antonio22hDad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida Learjet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'TMZ15hPalm Beach Co-Pilot's Father Says He Wanted to Be By Her Side on the PlanePBS NewsHour18hDad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida jet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'The National Desk1dAttorneys for co-pilot Nathalia Filgueiras’ family to hold news conference in Coral GablesWFLA News Channel 823hFather of co-pilot speaks after Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9WPLG Local 1022hFather of co-pilot killed in Palm Beach County Learjet crash speaks as family seeks answers
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left focuses on the co-pilot's path into aviation and the family's search for answers about the crash.
Right coverage, 4 sources: The right centers on the father's personal grief and his wish to have been aboard with her.
New York Post1hDoomed Learjet passenger made devastating final call to sister before plane crashed, killing 9The Sun2hHaunting final call nanny, 24, killed in Learjet crash made to sister from plane mins before terrifying 35,000ft plummetDaily Mail3dTragic Learjet co-pilot, 20, was incredibly talented aviator who 'aced' her exams, grieving instructor saysZeroHedge18hFather Of Doomed Learjet's 20-Year-Old Co-Pilot Breaks Silence On Her Final Mayday
What’s next: NTSB investigators recovered part of an engine Thursday and are still excavating the crash crater.
- Local authorities said site clearance could take up to 30 days.
- Grossman said the family will review the government's findings with its own experts.
- What caused the Learjet to accelerate beyond its design limits and lose parts of its tail?
- Why did the jet fly into a thunderstorm despite icing and turbulence?
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