Pilot, flight attendant on passenger jet that crashed in Washington are recognized – Boston Information, Climate, Sports activities

WASHINGTON (WHDH) – A pilot and flight attendant on the American Airways flight concerned within the mid-air collision in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night time have been recognized.

Samuel Lilley was the primary officer on American Airways Flight 5342 that collided with a U.S. Military Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. The 28-year-old was engaged and anticipated to get married within the fall.

Lilley’s father, who can also be a pilot, mentioned he was in New York for work when he realized his son was within the cockpit of the jetliner.

“I used to be so proud when Sam turned a pilot. Now it hurts so unhealthy I can’t even cry myself to sleep… It’s so devastating to lose somebody that’s beloved a lot,” wrote Tim Lilley on Fb.

Flight attendant Ian Epstein, 53, was additionally on the airplane on the time of the crash.

Epstein’s sister confirmed her brother was engaged on the American Airways flight Wednesday night time when it went down.

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