Texas family among nine killed in Palm Beach County plane crash

A Texas family with two small children is among the nine people killed in a plane crash near Greenacres in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1. Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, and their children Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were on board. Three other passengers also died. The pilot and a co-pilot were among the victims.

The crash occurred on Sunday, November 1. All nine individuals on the plane died. Jeff Gregory, 55, piloted the aircraft. Nathalia Gadelha, 20, served as the co-pilot. Families released a joint statement on Facebook to identify the victims and share memories.

Robinson and Sharp were described as dedicated parents in the statement. Their loved ones called Emma and Charlie the light of their lives. The family noted the couple’s warmth and generosity, saying their hospitality made many people feel welcome. The statement highlighted the strength of their relationship and the impact they had on those around them.

Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr were also killed. Their families described them as joyful women with adventurous spirits. The statement said the two loved their families with intensity and had built a life together since they met. Anita Maria Apellido Cetina, who cared for Emma and Charlie, was the fifth passenger. Her family said she was effectively part of the family and attended to the children with tenderness.

Gadelha began flight lessons in 2020 under the guidance of her father. She earned a private pilot license at 17 while still attending West Boca Raton High School in Florida. Her training was funded by the school district’s Aviation Academy. She later graduated from American Flyers flight school while preparing for a career as a commercial airline pilot. In a 2023 interview, she reported having 88 flight hours and multiple aeronautical certifications before her 21st birthday.

The families thanked emergency response teams, investigators, and the Palm Beach community for their support. They also expressed condolences to the families of the pilots. The statement asked for privacy as the families process their grief. Memorial service details will be released once arrangements are made.

The victims included the pilot, co-pilot, and seven passengers. The aircraft crashed near Greenacres. The families shared the information publicly on social media to inform friends and relatives. No further details on the cause of the crash were provided in the statement.