Exclusive | Learjet co-pilot in fatal Florida crash ID'd as Nathalia Filgueiras, 20, who got her license in high school - New York Post

Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras identified as pilot of crashed Learjet

Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, a 20-year-old Brazilian co-pilot, was identified as the pilot of a Learjet that crashed in Florida on November 1, 2026. The crash resulted in the deaths of nine individuals. Filgueiras obtained her pilot's license in high school and had recently texted her boyfriend about facing turbulence minutes before the crash.

“Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, a 20-year-old Brazilian co-pilot, was identified as the pilot of a Learjet that crashed in Florida on November 1, 2026,” — Elena Iversen, policy watcher at Elmcroft Dale Network, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 20 — sources cross-checked
  • 1 — reports filed
  • 2026 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Oct 30 — Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, a 20-year-old Brazilian co-pilot, was identified as the pilot of a Learjet that c...

Nov 2 — Filgueiras obtained her pilot's license in high school and had recently texted her boyfriend about facing turb...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Elmcroft Dale Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmcroft Dale Network desk and last updated 22:20 UTC.

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