Adam Robinson family nanny killed in Florida plane crash was a biomedical engineering graduate but couldn't find a suitable job in US. Who was Ana María Ramírez Cetina?

In a tragic incident, a private Learjet carrying 9 people crashed near Greenacres in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1. The fatal accident claimed the lives of Texas tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp and their 2 young children, Emma (4) and Charlie (2).

Florida plane crash: Adam Robinson’s nanny

Among the 9 people who died was the family’s nanny Ana María Ramírez Cetina, 24. Ana’s sister Angie revealed in an interview that before boarding the plane, Ana video-called her from the airport, which happened to be the last call between the sisters.

Angie, in an interview with Colombia's Caracol Radio, revealed that Ana was a biomedical engineering graduate. She graduated from ECCI University in Bogotá.

Who was Ana María Ramírez Cetina

In 2024, Ana moved to the US in hopes of finding better job opportunities. She was also accompanied by her mother and the two lived in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Angie further told Caracol Radio that Ana was finding it difficult to land a job in the US, but she did not wish to sit idle, doing nothing. That’s why she joined the Adam family, who lived in Aspen, as their nanny, taking care of the children. Angie revealed that her sister was really happy working for them.

Adam Robinson’s nanny death and Florida plane crash updates

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella mourned the death of Ana and shared a heartfelt tribute for her on his official X-handle. The English translation of the President’s words, written in Spanish, was, ‘Her untimely passing fills us with sadness. To her family, friends, and loved ones, I send a heartfelt embrace and all my solidarity in this difficult moment.’

With investigation of the Florida plane crash underway, experts are weighing in on the possible causes. Many believe that the crew may have made a risky decision to navigate through the storm instead of avoiding it. Another reason could be that the pilots may have felt pressure to reach their destination in the Bahamas, claimed veteran pilot Justin Crabbe.