A Learjet 60 traveling from Austin to the Bahamas crashed near Greenacres, Florida on Sunday, killing nine people. A Texas family of four—tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife Helen, and their two children Emma and Charlie—were among the victims. Also killed were two friends, the family's nanny, and the two pilots.
Where
Greenacres, Florida; flight departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
When
November 1, 2026
Sources
Reported by 5 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Adam Robinsontech entrepreneur, passenger
Helen Sharp Robinsonpassenger
Emma Robinsonpassenger
Charlie Robinsonpassenger
Rachael Reedpassenger
Charmi Fehrpassenger
Anita Maria Apellido Cetinananny, passenger
Jeff Gregorycaptain
Nathalia Gadelhaco-pilot
Ron DeSantisFlorida Governor
The facts
Learjet 60 traveling from Austin to Bahamas crashed near Greenacres, Florida on Sunday.2
Nine people were killed in the crash.123Stated by 3 sources
Crash occurred around 12:50 p.m. near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North.2
Aircraft descended approximately 27,000 feet in about one minute before tracking stopped.2
Pilot reported ice accumulation and moderate turbulence before declaring emergency.2
Co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha was 20 years old and earned her pilot's license in high school.13Stated by 2 sources
Captain Jeff Gregory was 55 years old.13Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Aircraft impact created a big crater on the side of the road; looked like a missile.2
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis No injuries reported on the ground.2
Where the sources disagree
Nathalia Gadelha's co-pilot identification Identified by her family per reports [1, 3]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Private jet’s pilot reported turbulence before Florida crash
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Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes are forecast for North Texas on Monday, Nov. 2, with the threat moving into the Deep South on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Heavy rain is expected to spread across the Midwest on Wednesday.
Fox Weather, weather source forecasting Level 1 flash-flood threat; Storm Prediction Center, weather source forecasting severe storms
The National Weather Service issued Tornado Watch 701 for eight counties in northern Texas and 39 Oklahoma counties, effective until 10 p.m. Central time on November 2. No tornado has been reported.
The Texas Water Development Board reported that drought conditions continued to decline, with the extent of drought at its smallest in ten weeks as of October 27. Drought coverage in Texas fell to 68% from 70% the previous week, with improvements in the Panhandle, north central and West Texas offsetting degradations in East Texas.
Texas Water Development Board, reported drought conditions
A cold front moving through Texas Monday night into Tuesday morning is expected to bring severe thunderstorms to parts of North and South Texas before Election Day on November 3. Forecasters predict damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes, with the main line reaching North Texas around 11 p.m. Monday and the South Texas line around 4-8 a.m. Tuesday. However, no polling place closures or election disruptions are expected.
National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Issued severe weather forecast; Justin Horne, KSAT Weather Authority Meteorologist
Severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact the Southern Plains and Texas with potential tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall. The storm system is enhanced by an El Niño pattern and affects millions across multiple states.
National Weather Service, forecasting agency; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center, forecasting agency
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Dallas Fire-Rescue, responded to fire and found unresponsive man
A storm system moving across the central United States is forecast to bring thunderstorms and strong winds to Texas on Election Day, November 5. The system will originate from the Four Corners region and move eastward, bringing scattered to severe thunderstorms to Central Texas early Tuesday morning, with low tornado risk but possible wind gusts up to 60 mph.