Tim Lilley
Tim Lilley is the father of Sam Lilley, the first officer who perished in the January 2023 midair collision. A veteran who served in the US Army for 20 years flying Black Hawk helicopters, Lilley attended a Senate hearing where he emphasized the urgent need for safety reforms in aviation to prevent future tragedies, stating that his son's legacy should drive meaningful change.
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Tim Lilley, father of co-pilot killed in DC crash Sam Lilley, discusses his fight for aviation safety changes after a National Transportation Safety Board hearing.
Government admits fault in Flight 5342 midair collision that killed 67
United States· 2025-12-18
Tim Lilley, whose son Sam was the plane's first officer, told CBS News that he hopes the hearing will help him learn more about the final moments.
Helicopter in deadly DC airport collision had faulty altitude gauge, NTSB says
United Kingdom· 2025-07-30
Tim Lilley is Sam's father and has been advocating for air safety reforms following his son's death.
Family of pilot Sam Lilley, killed in DC midair collision, urges safety reformsUnited States· 2025-05-11
Tim Lilley is the father of Sam Lilley, who was killed in the midair collision.
US Army and FAA in the hot seat publicly for the first time since January’s fatal midair collisionUnited States· 2025-03-27
