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Tragedy struck the skies over Washington DC last night when American Airlines flight AA5342 from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) collided with an army helicopter. All on board are presumed dead at this point. The identities of the passengers and crew are being released as they are being identified.
Crew members of American Eagle 5342 have been identified as; Jonathan Campos, 34 Captain, Samuel Lilley, 29 First Officer, Ian Epstein, Flight Attendant and Danasia Elder, Flight Attendant. pic.twitter.com/WXWB3MBz7e
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) January 30, 2025
The crew has been identified as Jose Campos (captain), Samuel Lilley (first officer), Ian Epstein (flight attendant), and Danasia Elder (flight attendant).
#AA5342 Prayers pic.twitter.com/1MN1T5L4bW
— Dez (@dezswift) January 30, 2025
The first officer’s father posted the moving message above.
🚨BREAKING NEWS UPDATE📰
At least 14 U.S. Figure Skating Championship contestants were on board flight 5342 when it collided with PAT25.The following skaters and coaches are some of those believed to have been on board AA Flight 5342:
Coach Genia Shishkova
Coach Vadim Naumov… pic.twitter.com/n4CzNKk4VZ— Free the World 🇺🇲🌏🦅 (@PatriotVerity) January 30, 2025
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) January 30, 2025
Some figure skaters and their coaches were identified as Genia Shishkova (coach), Vadim Naumov (coach), Spencer Lane, Jinna Han, Eddie Zhou, Everly Livingston, Lydia Livingston, Franco Aparicio, Inna Volyanskaya (coach), Sean Kay, and Angela Yang.
We’re heartbroken to share that four UA Brothers were among the victims of the tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 5342. May they rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ZW57pvPqoB
— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) January 30, 2025
Four members of the Steamfitters Local 602 were also said to on board the flight.
Anthony’s Take: The aftermath of this tragic crash is still unfolding. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of all of those lost. Press conferences today cast blame on the past administration. It’s not the time for that and this situation should be treated with some reverence.
(Featured Image Credit: Eli Solitas.)
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