A private Learjet 60 owned by Retention.com and RB2B founder and CEO Adam Robinson crashed in Florida on November 1 while flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas, killing all nine people on board, santa.lv reported. The dead include the 45-year-old entrepreneur, his 40-year-old wife, Helena Sharp, their 4-year-old daughter Emma and 2-year-old son Charlie, a nanny, both pilots, and two family friends.
A LinkedIn Post Appeared 50 Minutes After the Crash
The most unusual detail to emerge is that Robinson’s final LinkedIn post was published on November 1 at 1:42 p.m. Florida time — roughly 50 minutes after the crash, according to International Business Times. In the post, Robinson celebrated his company RB2B reaching $10 million in annual recurring revenue with only one full-time employee, shared thoughts on business development, and announced a public discussion with his friend Jesse Welle scheduled for Monday, November 3, in which the two planned to discuss their companies’ futures and a possible merger. He invited followers to “grab the popcorn” and pick a side. It has not yet been determined whether the post was scheduled for automatic publication or appeared on the site another way.
Final Minutes Included Turbulence Warning and Uncontrolled Descent
Details about the victims’ final minutes have also come to light. According to the Associated Press, shortly before the crash the 20-year-old second pilot, Natalia Gadella Filgeirasa, told air traffic controllers about strong turbulence and a storm. In the final two minutes of the flight, the pilots’ communication with dispatchers was dramatic: the second pilot reported an uncontrolled descent, saying, “We’re going to hit the ground!” Her last words were, “We don’t have time anymore!” In the background, the first pilot was loudly praying to God.
Investigators Analyze Wreckage, Weather and Cockpit Communications
Investigators are continuing to analyze the aircraft wreckage, the effect of weather conditions, and the pilots’ communication recordings, santa.lv reported.
Questions Readers Are Asking
Who was on board the crashed jet?
Nine people died: Adam Robinson, his wife Helena Sharp, their two children, a nanny, both pilots, and two family friends, according to santa.lv.
Why did Robinson’s LinkedIn post appear after his death?
International Business Times reported the post was published at 1:42 p.m. Florida time on November 1, about 50 minutes after the crash. Whether it was pre-scheduled for automatic posting has not been determined.
What happened in the final minutes of the flight?
The Associated Press reported that the second pilot warned controllers of strong turbulence, then reported an uncontrolled descent with the words “We’re going to hit the ground!” before the aircraft struck the ground at high speed. The second pilot’s last words were “We don’t have time anymore!” and the first pilot was loudly praying to God.
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