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20-Year-Old Learjet Co‑Pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filqueiras Sent Mayday Before Crash
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:00 PM
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A 20‑year‑old co‑pilot, Nathalia Gadelha Filqueiras, transmitted a Mayday distress call moments before a tragic Learjet incident, according to the Free Press Journal.
A young co‑pilot identified as Nathalia Gadelha Filqueiras, aged 20, was at the controls of a Learjet when she issued a Mayday distress signal. The call was made shortly before a catastrophic event involving the aircraft, prompting immediate concern among aviation authorities.
The Free Press Journal reported the incident, confirming the pilot’s identity and age but providing no further details about the flight’s origin, destination, or the nature of the emergency. The Mayday transmission indicates that the crew recognized a serious in‑flight problem.
Investigators are now reviewing flight data and communications to determine the cause of the incident. Until official findings are released, the full circumstances surrounding the Mayday call and the subsequent tragedy remain unclear.
The Free Press Journal reported the incident, confirming the pilot’s identity and age but providing no further details about the flight’s origin, destination, or the nature of the emergency. The Mayday transmission indicates that the crew recognized a serious in‑flight problem.
Investigators are now reviewing flight data and communications to determine the cause of the incident. Until official findings are released, the full circumstances surrounding the Mayday call and the subsequent tragedy remain unclear.