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Company behind doomed Learjet flight makes mysterious social media move following fatal crash
The company behind the doomed Learjet aircraft has mysteriously deleted its social media presence just two days after the devastating crash that killed nine people.
Upper Jets, an aircraft charter and management company, provided the Learjet 60 that was involved in the horrific crash in Florida, in which both pilots, including 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Filgueiras, as well as an entire family, and their two friends were killed.
Upper Jets deletes social media presence
Just days after the fateful incident in Greenacres, Upper Jets has deleted its Instagram page.
While the company’s Director of Operations, Thomas Noetzl, issued a statement on Monday, there has been no official word from the aircraft providers themselves since the plane plummeted into the ground, eviscerating the aircraft, those in it, and the surrounding area.
In his brief statement, Noetzl said: “We would like to provide our condolences to everyone affected by the catastrophic event of yesterday, November 1, 2026.
“Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this tragedy. We are committed to supporting the families of all those who lost a loved one yesterday, and are praying for them as we grieve together.”
Upper Jets is a Florida-based company that calls itself a "premier private aviation company designed to make flying more accessible and effortless.”
On its official website, the company promises that “beyond charter, Upper Jets offers comprehensive solutions for aircraft acquisition, management, and maintenance. Whether integrated or stand-alone, our services simplify operations and elevate every aspect of your flying experience - the Upper Way of Flying.”
Investigators probe into horrific crash
Since the crash, investigators have been trying to piece together how the aircraft nosedived at such an alarming rate, and whether it was a mechanical failure, pilot error, or hazardous weather conditions; or all of the above.
The plane had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, and was headed for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, when it encountered “icing” and “turbulence”, before crashing near Military Trail in Greenacres.
Chilling audio captured moments before the plane crashed was released, with Filgueiras being heard reporting the issue to air traffic control.
"We have light, clear ice that is manageable and moderate turbulence," the pilot told controllers.
However, just moments later, the aircraft entered a steep descent, which led to the pilot declaring an emergency.
"We’re descending 8,000 – mayday, mayday - we’re descending 10,000 feet per minute," the pilot radioed.
"We are in an overspeed condition descending 20,000 feet per minute," they said, before delivering a chilling final warning of what was about to happen: "We’re going to crash into the ground."
Following the tragedy, Ron DeSantis, the Florida Governor revealed the extent of the crash: "It was a cataclysmic plane crash; it looked like a missile going down and left a big crater on the side of the road.”