Nine killed in Florida plane crash

Nine people died in a small plane crash near Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday, November 1.

The aircraft carried a Texas family of four and five other passengers. All nine individuals on board were killed, including the pilot and co-pilot.

Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, and their children Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were passengers. They traveled with Rachael Reed, Charmi Fehr, and Anita Maria Apellido Cetina. Families identified the victims in a joint statement posted on Facebook.

Jeff Gregory, 55, served as the pilot. Nathalia Gadelha, 20, was the co-pilot. Gadelha began flight lessons in 2020 under the supervision of her father. She earned her private pilot license at age 17 while attending West Boca Raton High School. Her training was funded by the school district's aviation academy. She later graduated from American Flyers flight school. In a 2023 interview, she reported having 88 flight hours and multiple aviation certifications.

Robinson and Sharp's relatives described the couple as exemplary parents. They called Emma and Charlie the light of their lives. The family noted that the couple's warmth and generosity touched many lives.

Reed and Fehr were described by their loved ones as women filled with joy and an adventurous spirit. Their families stated that the two women loved each other with intensity and without reservation. They dedicated themselves to the relationship and the life they were building together.

Anita Maria Apellido Cetina was caring for Emma and Charlie during the flight. Her family called her part of the family. They highlighted the tenderness and devotion she showed while attending to the children. The families thanked emergency responders and Palm Beach County community members. They asked for privacy while they grieve and will announce memorial service details later.