Dad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida jet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'

Allan Filgueiras, the father of 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, shared his emotional reactions after listening to his daughter's final radio calls during the tragic Learjet crash in Florida. The co-pilot and eight others lost their lives when the plane plunged from the sky on Sunday. Despite the devastating loss, Allan took pride in his daughter's resilience and strength in the face of crisis.

Nathalia had more than 1,300 hours of flying experience and had completed extensive training to earn her commercial pilot's license and become certified for a Learjet. Her father stressed that she was perfectly qualified to be co-pilot on the flight, dispelling any concerns about her experience. Allan's attorney, Stuart Grossman, emphasized that the news conference aimed to preserve Nathalia's memory and reputation.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with the Learjet accelerating beyond its design limits at the time of the disaster.