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Who was Ian Epstein, the Charlotte-based flight attendant killed in American Airlines crash
As one nation, we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly,” Trump said at a press briefing Thursday. “Sadly, there are no survivors."
Who was Danasia Elder? Flight attendant from Charlotte among victims killed in American Airlines crash
Danasia Elder, an African American woman with a deep passion for flying, was remembered by her brother-in-law, Brandon Payne, as 'full of life,' with an unwavering love for God, h
‘The sweetest human.’ Charlotte-based flight attendant mourned after DC plane crash
The 34-year-old was one of four Charlotte-based American Eagle flight 5342 crew members who died after the plane from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter over Washington, D.C. A total of 67 people were killed in the crash. Her brother-in-law Brandon Payne said she was full of life, Charlotte Observer news partner WSOC reported.
Fallen Charlotte flight attendant Danasia Elder remembered
Elder was one of the victims in a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.
‘He made flying fun,’ says ex-wife of Charlotte flight attendant killed in DC crash
American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29, 2025. Authorities said no one survived, including a Charlotte-based crew. Here is ongoing coverage from The Charlotte Observer.
VIDEO: Body of flight attendant in DC plane crash honored in Charlotte
The body of Ian Epstein, a flight attendant who died last week in a mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter, was returned home to Charlotte Monday evening.
Flight attendant with ties to Charlotte among the 67 feared to be dead after plane and military helicopter crash
Officials on Thursday said all 64 people aboard the American Airlines flight were feared to be dead. At least 28 bodies were pulled from the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the jet late Wednesday as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said.
Remains of flight attendant Danasia Elder, killed in DC crash, escorted to Charlotte
A fundraiser is underway for the family of Danasia Elder, one of four crew members from American Eagle flight 5342. She was a flight attendant on the plane that collided with a military chopper, killing 67 people Wednesday in Washington,
American Airlines Tarmac Tribute for DC Flight Attendant Breaks Hearts
Social media users were moved by the tribute seen in a viral clip, with one saying "such a sad incident..my heart breaks for ...
At least 5 with ties to Charlotte died in American Airlines DC crash, including crew
The plane collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac, killing 67 people. The four-member plane crew was based in ...
American Airlines flight delayed by suspected bomb threat
An American Airlines flight was delayed last week after the crew alerted authorities about suspicious activity on the plane.
American Airlines flight out of Austin delayed over bomb scare
Passengers at Austin Bergstrom Airport were upset Friday because somebody renamed their hotspot and caused a scare.