The American Eagle Crew, a doomed passenger jet that collided with the Black Hawk Chopper over the Potomac River last month, has been awarded the “best distinction” after-death award from the airline.
A local company that ran PSA Airlines and American Eagle FLT. 5342 – It collided with a military helicopter in Washington, DC on January 29th, killing all of both aircraft, but gave the four late crew members the highest honor. The company announced in a statement on Sunday.
The awards were Colonel Jonathan Campos, first mate and fellow pilot Samuel Lilly and flight attendants Danacia Elder and Ian Epstein.
They were awarded the PSA Honorary Chairman's Award. This was the “highest honor that PSA team members can receive” and was the recipient representing “the best of our airline.”
“This is a pier nominated honor and a more inspiring or sincere tribute than nominating a fellow colleague to all 5,000 team members based on a company-wide pour in support for lost colleagues. You can't think about it,” the airline said. statement.
PSA Airlines is a local subsidiary of American Airlines that provides and operates staffed by another American regional subsidiary, American Eagle, according to its website.
The airline also gave Lily the “honorary captain” title, citing “not only his technical expertise but also the profound impact he had on our airline.
“His legacy will forever serve as a beacon of inspiration and remind us of the dedication, skill and integrity that defines the best in our profession,” the airline said.
“During his tenure at PSA Airlines, Samuel Lily exemplifies the highest standards of aviation excellence, inspiring everyone who has the extraordinary aircraft, unwavering dedication to safety and the privilege of flying with him. We demonstrated exceptional professionalism,” PSA Airlines said.
Lily, 28, was awarded with a water cannon salute as an airplane carrying his body that landed in Savannah, Georgia. His father I told Fox 5 A funeral will be held for him on Saturday.
A water cannon salute was also held at Reagan National Airport on Friday night to celebrate the life of the pilot Campos. The WJLA reported.
According to the outlet, relatives accompanied Campos' body back to New York City on an American Airlines flight.
On Friday, the body of the 34-year-old flight attendant elder was escorted to Charlotte, North Carolina by Mecklenburg County authorities. A colleague explained her “golden spirit.” To WXII.
Epstein, 53, was celebrated at the Chabad Center for Jewish funeral in Charlotte on Wednesday. The Associated Press said.
American FLT. 5324 was when he was attacked by Black Hawk Chopper, piloted by three Army soldiers while a passenger jet was landing from Wichita, Kansas to Reagan International Airport.
The collision caused planes and helicopters to plunge into the river in a catastrophic and deadly explosion.
Not only were 60 passengers and four crew members on an American jet were killed, but three soldiers were recruited.
As of Saturday, all of the plane and chopper's wreckage had been fishing from the frozen Potomac. The National Transportation Safety Board says it continues to investigate the cause of the crash.
