She could have done anything': Young co-pilot killed in Florida jet crash mourned by family, mentors

The father of 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Filgueiras, who was killed in a Learjet crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, described her as “gifted” during a public news conference in Coral Gables. Filgueiras died on Sunday along with eight others, including seven passengers and two crew members. Her father, Allan Filguieras, said he and his daughter had flown together since she was 12, and she went on to earn a private pilot license in her final high-school year, later building about 1,300 hours of experience. He said the NTSB investigation is ongoing as family and former mentors recalled her qualifications, including certifications as a private, commercial, and instrument pilot, and her work as a flight instructor.