'We lost family' | Air crew honors Charlotte-based crew at vigil after D.C. midair crash
The mid-air collision killed 67 people, including a four-person crew based at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
‘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.
Asheville traveler mourns Charlotte-based flight attendant after DC plane crash tragedy
As more information is being released about the victims of the Potomac plane crash, travelers are remembering Charlotte-based flight attendant Ian Epstein.
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."
Charlotte-based crew killed when American Airlines flight collided with helicopter over DC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The crew that was on board an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. was based in Charlotte, the airline confirmed on Thursday. The airline is not identifying the crew members out of respect for the families, according to CEO Robert Isom.
At least 5 with ties to Charlotte died in American Airlines DC crash, including crew
An American Eagle flight crew from Charlotte was onboard a plane that collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River by Washington, D.C., according to multiple media reports and at least one crew member’s family.
Family says Charlotte flight attendant killed in midair collision near DC
The wife of Charlotte-based flight attendant Ian Epstein says he died in the midair collision near DC involving an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter.
‘Loved and adored’ first officer based out of Charlotte died in DC plane crash, sister says
But the family was shocked to learn that Lilley, 28, was among the 67 people who died in the PSA Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. There were 60 passengers and four Charlotte-based crew members on the jet and three people on the military chopper.
‘There is only one Ian Epstein:’ Former co-worker remembers Charlotte-based flight attendant killed in DC plane crash
It didn’t take long for Charlotte-based flight attendant Ian Epstein to make his presence felt among his co-workers, former American Airlines employee, Garrick McFadden remembers. “Ian literally is just a colorful ball of energy;
American Airlines crew members based in Charlotte killed in midair collision
Gov. Josh Stein says Charlotte-based American Airlines crew members died in the midair collision near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
NC, local officials express grief over Charlotte crew and others killed in DC plane crash
Officials including Gov. Josh Stein and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles mourn the American Eagle flight crew from Charlotte who died in Washington D.C.
Comforting, entertaining, and special: Former passengers pay tribute to Ian Epstein
CHARLOTTE — Former passengers say Ian Epstein was an incredibly special and memorable flight attendant. Following the ...
'He died doing what he absolutely loved': Flight attendant death confirmed in crash
"Please pray for Ian and our family as we travel to DC," Debi Epstein said. Ian Epstein was one of 64 people on board AA Flight 5342.