Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot Made 'Grave Error'—Father of Plane Crash Pilot

Our thoughts are with his family and the families and loved ones of all impacted by this tragic accident

the statement said

It’s with great sadness that we relay the loss of a great diver and friend yesterday during the tragic American Airlines flight in Washington,

a Facebook post from Spruce Creek Scuba reads

He called the waitress and said, 'Ma'am, I think there's something wrong with THIS,

Marana said as he reminisced about Campos

15 years since the last major US air carrier loss, and of course the Captain had to be someone you knew,

Marana's post reads

Our deepest condolences go out to Jonathan’s family, friends, and all those who lost their lives or were impacted by this devastating tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time."

The post continues

Flight AA5342 will not be used for any future American Airlines flights,

the airlines said in a statement Friday

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Captain Jonathan Campos,

the statement reads

Brian Kempgeorgia Governor

We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Ryan O'Hara and Sam Lilley as they navigate this difficult time. Both of these young Georgians shared a passion for flight and for serving others, and this terrible tragedy is that much more difficult knowing their lives were cut so unexpectedly short."

Governor Kemp posted on X, formerly Twitter

We don't believe there are any survivors."

Speaking on Thursday, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said

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We have to have our smartest people. It doesn't matter what they look like, how they speak, who they are, it matters intellect, talent. The word talent. You have to be talented, naturally talented geniuses. You can't have regular people doing that job."

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This is undoubtedly the worst day of my life,

he told FOX 5 Atlanta

It is so devastating to lose someone that is loved so much,

Timothy Lilley said

I was so proud when Sam became a pilot,

Lilley’s father, Timothy Lilley, said in a Facebook post Thursday

Our focus is now on providing support and care to the families of the Brothers as we continue to gather more information in the coming days,

the Union said,

He made friends everywhere he went. He used to talk about the people he met on the plane as if they were all new friends,

Bloom said

My brother was a wonderful, wonderful man. He loved life. He loved traveling. He loved his job. He loved his family. And he will be sorely missed,

Bloom said

She went out of her way for everybody,

Raza said

From what I can see, those guys turned right into the jet. I think the PSA jet was doing everything right,

Lilley told Fox 5 Atlanta

He was an amazing person,

Campos’ family member, Edward Campos, told CNN

To walk in here and not see that, I think would be very strange for everybody that comes here, especially those that are here day in and day out,

she said