Co-pilot of doomed Learjet, 20, got her pilot's license aged just 17
Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras was among nine who were killed in Sunday's plane crash.
TL;DR
- Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, was the co-pilot of a Learjet that crashed in West Palm Beach, Florida, killing all nine people on board.
- She obtained her pilot's license at 17 and was taught to fly by her father, a hobbyist pilot.
- Filgueiras worked for Upper Jets, a private charter firm based in Fort Lauderdale.
- Her mother described her daughter's love for the 'freedom' of flying.
- The cause of the crash is under investigation; stormy weather and 'coffin corner' have been cited as potential factors.