Sam Lilley
Sam Lilley was a 28-year-old co-pilot for American Airlines who tragically lost his life in a midair collision with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on January 29, 2025. Known for his dedication to aviation, Sam had recently earned his commercial pilot's license and was engaged to be married. His untimely death, along with 66 others, marked a devastating air disaster near Washington, D.C.
Born on Jan 01, 1997 (29 years old)
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United States:
Sam Lilley was a co-pilot killed in the DC crash.
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United Kingdom:
Sam was a good pilot, and he would have been trying to fly that aircraft all the way, all the way to the bottom.
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United States:
Sam Lilley was the first officer killed in the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.
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United States:
Sam Lilley was a pilot killed in a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter.
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United States:
Sam Lilley was the first officer killed while flying the PSA Airlines flight.
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United States:
Sam Lilley was the co-pilot who perished on fatal American Airlines Flight 5342.
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