Father of young co-pilot killed in jet crash says recording shows she fought until the last minute

Allan Filgueiras, the father of 20-year-old Learjet co-pilot Nathalia Filgueiras, said he has replayed her distress transmission to air traffic control repeatedly since the crash in Florida on Sunday that killed everyone onboard. Speaking at a news conference Friday alongside attorney Stuart Grossman, Filgueiras said the recording suggested his daughter fought to the end to maintain control, rather than offering a clear explanation for the Learjet 60 crash. Grossman said the family’s goal is to preserve Nathalia’s memory and reputation amid investigation, noting she was not an average pilot. Filgueiras also recalled her pathway into aviation through a Palm Beach County program that funded her aviation academy.