The pilots of the downed Flight AA5342 have been identified in the wake of Wednesday night’s tragedy.
The American Airlines passenger flight crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a United States Army helicopter while getting ready to land at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport around 9:00 p.m.
The pilots manning the flight have been identified as 34-year-old Jonathan Campos and 28-year-old Sam Lilley.
“😞 So young! 😣,” a user wrote in the comments.
😞 So young! 😣
— LadyInRed💄 (@__Lady__In__Red) January 30, 2025
“Just awful tragedy they were so young,” another wrote.
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Just awful tragedy they were so young
— jhs (@Jhs1625249) January 30, 2025
Flight AA5342 First Officer Was About To Be Married
Lilley’s death was especially troubling as his dad, who is also a pilot, said the First Officer was engaged to be married.
“So sad and tragic. His poor fiancee and family 🙏🏻,” a comment read.
So sad and tragic. His poor fiancee and family 🙏🏻
— Pamela Faulkner. TRUMP 2024 🇺🇸 (@Pameladfaulkner) January 30, 2025
“So sad 😢💔Praying for his fiancé, family and friends. May their hearts be comforted by his memory as they mourn. What a tragedy for them, he had so much life ahead of him,” a user lamented.
So sad 😢💔
— Adam Collett (@AdamCollettX) January 30, 2025
Praying for his fiancé, family and friends. May their hearts be comforted by his memory as they mourn.
What a tragedy for them, he had so much life ahead of him.
Lilley and Campos were two of the four Flight AA5342 crew members who perished in the crash. The families of flight attendants Ian Epstein and Danasia Elder have also confirmed their deaths.
Our hearts go out to all the families affected by this tragedy.
