The family and friends of one of the 67 victims killed in the American Airlines and Army helicopter collision in Washington, DC were Kansas City Chiefs Superfans with plans to watch the Super Bowl with his family.
“He was a huge Chiefs fan, so I wanted him to see the Super Bowl game and the Chiefs' roots. He was looking forward to it!” Christen, Dustin Miller's sister -Miller Zahn paid tribute on the GoFundMe page.
Dustin Miller, 43, an IT professional from Eldorado, Kansas, is one of the 67 victims who died when US Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a US Army helicopter in Washington, DC on the evening of January 29th. It was.
Miller's family said he was on his fateful flight from Wichita to DC on his way to Rochester, New York on a work trip.
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Kansas City's Chiefs Superfan was one of the 67 victims killed in Washington, D.C., and a plane crash. (gofundme)
“His mother had dropped him off at Wichita's Dwight D. Eisenhower airport, so he saw the Chiefs play in the Super Bowl and said he wanted to go home in time,” the Post continued. “He bought a plane ticket to fly from Arizona to Kansas, so they all got to watch the game at home with their mother and dad.”
Shortly before takeoff, Miller's family texted his boss, talked to his friends and explained the atmosphere of the celebration between the crew and fellow passengers as it was the last flight of the day. I did.
Miller also said, “How cool was it that we and the Russian figure skaters on board.”
“He was looking forward to cheering on the Kansas City chief in the Super Bowl. Now, his expanded family will be gathering together with friends, classmates, colleagues and community members to help him live his life. I have a plan to celebrate and ask for everything I want to honor Dustin. Please help cheer for the chiefs in his honor.”
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles meet at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Kick-off is at 6:30pm at Caesars Superdome and Fox in New Orleans.
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Confetti falls after Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field on January 26, 2025 at Arrowhead Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn image)
Miller boss Jack Helklotz has also added a tribute, calling Miller “a friend and great guy who happened to be a brilliant IT guy.”
“He could grasp almost anything and I could always expect him to 'just take care of it.' He was a great leader of his colleagues, and he taught them complex systems and made him happy to be around because they were so interesting and brought to the job. ” wrote Herklotz.
Miller's sister said her brother would be “now very moved by the pouring of love and support from people.”
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The emergency response unit approached Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia, searching the crash site of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after an Army helicopter collided with the plane. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
“He loved us. He wants us all to love each other and focus on what's important, on our families. My heart is directed towards all the families of this tragedy. Masu.
64 people, including four crew members, were on American Airlines flight 5342, with three soldiers Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk It came from Fort Belvoir in Virginia when the aircraft collided.
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Investigators at the National Transportation Safety Board said the full investigation could take at least a year, but they hope to see a preliminary report within 30 days.
Audrey Conklin and Stephen Sorace of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
