Hundreds honor Charlotte flight attendant killed in DC crash

Flight Attendant in DC Plane Crash Changed Shift Last Minute
Ian Epstein, a 53-year-old flight attendant who died in the January 29 American Airlines CRJ 700 crash in Washington, D.C., wasn't originally supposed to be on the flight but switched shifts with a colleague, it has been reported.
Flight attendant killed in DC crash wasn’t supposed to be on doomed plane but switched shifts days before: ‘This was not his line’
One of the flight attendants killed when an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided at Reagan National Airport was not scheduled to be onboard the doomed plane, but had switched shifts just days earlier.
Remains of flight attendant Danasia Elder, killed in DC crash, escorted to Charlotte
The remains of American Airlines flight attendant Danasia Elder, killed in the collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 with a military helicopter over Washington, D.C., were taken home to Charlotte on Saturday.
Flight Attendant Killed in D.C. Plane Crash Was 'Dedicated' to Her Job: 'One of Her Dreams,' Brother Says
She was a friendly person with a beautiful smile with a passion for her family and flying, an old classmate said of the late flight attendant
Flight attendant who died in DC plane crash honored with water cannon salute
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‘The sweetest human.’ Charlotte-based flight attendant mourned after DC plane crash
The 34-year-old was one of four Charlotte-based American Eagle flight 5342 crew members who died after the plane from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter over Washington, D.C. A total of 67 people were killed in the crash.
‘He made everybody happy’: Hundreds honor Charlotte flight attendant killed in DC crash
Loved ones gathered Wednesday to honor a Charlotte-based flight crew member killed in the deadly helicopter-plane crash over Washington, D.C. Hundreds of family, friends, and uniformed pilots and flight attendants on Wednesday,
Flight attendant killed in midair collision near D.C. honored with service in Charlotte
A flight attendant who was killed in the midair collision last week near the nation’s capital was remembered Wednesday for his devotion to family and passion for travel, as Ian Epstein’s family and others start to hold memorials for loved ones who were among the 67 victims in the deadliest U.
‘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.
Memorial held for Ian Epstein, flight attendant killed in crash
A flight attendant who was killed in the midair collision last week near the nation's capital was remembered Wednesday for his devotion to family and passion for travel, as Ian Epstein's family and others start to hold memorials for loved ones who were among the 67 victims in the deadliest U.
Flight Attendant Dad Killed in D.C. Plane Crash Honored with Airport Tribute Ahead of Celebration of Life
Flight attendant Ian Epstein, one of the 67 victims of the D.C. plane crash, received a touching farewell at his home airport.
Flight Attendant 'Sick of' Babies Crying on Plane—But He Has a Plan
TikTok users were floored by the flight attendant's creative solution, with one writing: "The way it actually works is ...
Flight attendant reveals which class of passengers is the ‘most demanding’ — and it’s not who you think
And now, a flight attendant is singing a similar tune about this obnoxiously “demanding” class of frequent flyers. “Most ...
Flight attendant killed in midair collision near D.C. honored with service
A flight attendant who was killed in the midair collision last week near the nation’s capital was remembered Wednesday for ...
Flight attendant takes to Reddit for passenger ‘pet peeves,’ sparks social media outpouring
A flight attendant took to Reddit to ask flyers about their "flight attendant pet peeves" — sparking other social media users ...
Federal prosecutors indict man for sexual assault of teen during flight to Seattle
As more people report cases of sexual misconduct aboard airplanes, federal prosecutors indicted a man this week for an ...
Flight attendant shares one common thing you should 'truly avoid' doing before a flight
If you've got a holiday planned, make sure you start it off on the right foot by ditching the airport beers, says one flight ...
American Airlines Tarmac Tribute for DC Flight Attendant Breaks Hearts
Social media users were moved by the tribute seen in a viral clip, with one saying "such a sad incident..my heart breaks for ...