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Pilot's Mayday Call: 'We're Going to Crash'
2 Nov
Summary
- A family of four, including two toddlers, perished in the crash.
- The pilot declared an emergency citing ice and turbulence.
- The jet reportedly lost 20,000 feet in one minute before impact.
A tragic private plane crash near West Palm Beach, Florida, claimed the lives of nine individuals, including a family of four. Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, and their two young children were on board the business jet when it nose-dived.
The flight originated from Austin, Texas, and was en route to the Bahamas. Minutes before the crash, the pilot reported ice accumulation and severe turbulence, declaring an emergency as the aircraft began to lose altitude rapidly.
Air traffic control recordings revealed the pilot's Mayday calls, indicating extreme turbulence and a rapid descent. The pilot's final transmissions confirmed an overspeed condition and an imminent crash.
Governor Ron DeSantis described the plane's fall as resembling a "missile." Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, with preliminary reports suggesting parts of the jet may have detached before impact.
