Austin Tech Mogul and Family Killed in Tragic Florida Private Jet Crash
An Austin tech entrepreneur, his wife, and children were killed in a deadly private jet crash in Palm Beach County. Families identify nine victims.
POLICY WIRE — Palm Beach County, Florida — A devastating aviation accident struck South Florida on Sunday when a business jet crashed into the Bahamas, claiming the lives of all nine people on board. A joint statement released by the families on Monday confirmed that the victims included a family with deep ties to Austin.
Among the deceased identified is 44-year-old Austin-based tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson. He was traveling with his wife, Helen Sharp, and their two young children, Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2.
In addition to the Robinson family, the crash claimed the children’s nanny and two close friends. The families also identified Rachel Reed, Charmi Fehr, and Anita Maria Cetina as victims of the tragic incident.
The private aircraft was reportedly en route to the Bahamas at the time of the crash in Palm Beach County. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal descent of the jet.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
