An American Airlines flight nearing landing at Reagan National Airport was<\/p>\n
involved in a fatal collision with a U.S. military helicopter over the Potomac River,<\/p>\n
marking one of the deadliest U.S. aviation accidents in more than a decade.<\/p>\n
The plane was arriving from Wichita, Kansas.<\/p>\n
Among the victims was flight attendant Danasia Elder of Charlotte,<\/p>\n
North Carolina, remembered for her warmth, faith, and devotion to her husband and two children.<\/p>\n
Her brother-in-law described her as\u00a0\u201cfull of life,\u201d\u00a0noting her love for travel and gratitude for her career.<\/p>\n
Elder worked alongside fellow flight attendant Ian Epstein, a respected professional with decades of experience.<\/p>\n
The pilots, Captain Jonathan Campos and First Officer Samuel Lilley, were also known for their dedication.<\/p>\n
The crash claimed the lives of all 67 passengers and crew, leaving families and communities grieving nationwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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