Earlier in the day (January 30), President Trump And the chief of DC Fire and EMS confirmed that No survivors are expected From the helicopter and the Jet accident to DC, the flight of the American passenger Eagle transported 60 passengers and four crew members, including two pilots. Three soldiers were on board the helicopter. One of the fathers of pilots now talks about the difficulty of sleep from his son, Sam Lilley, died.

“I was so proud when Sam became a pilot. Now it hurts so much that I can’t even cry to sleep. I know I will see him again but my heart breaks. He went very well in his career and his personal life. He was engaged to get married in the fall, ”wrote his father on Facebook. “It’s so devastating to lose someone who is so loved.”

Pilots: the father of the second in commander says that Crash was a helicopter error

The 28 -year -old was commander the second of Captain Jonathan Campos34. Campos pilot of the American Eagle jets since 2022. He is from Florida and studied at the Embry-Rriddle Aeronautical University in his country of origin. The AA driver was the flight instructor who called him “qualified and dedicated” in a statement Thursday, by Nowsweek.

Lilley’s father Timothy told Fox 5 Atlanta that the shocking incident was the “worst day” of his life. The news was difficult to believe, he said. Timothy was also a pilot for 20 years in the army, and he gave his point of view on overflight of the Potomac river. He said that without the night vision glasses, army pilots would have had a better chance of seeing the passenger jet.

“From what I can see, these guys have turned into a jet. I think the PSA jet was doing everything correctly. The army pilot made a serious mistake. It hurts me because they are my brothers, and now my son is dead, “said Timothy Lilley.

Latest recovery efforts updates

Thursday at noon, recovery efforts led to 28 bodies found in the Potomac river. Police are still investigating how the black Hawk flight of two “very experienced” pilots and an exposed crew chief found themselves in the flight jet flight trajectory.

Officials said the flight conditions were clear because the Jet coming from Wichita. He was a routine landing when the helicopter flew on his way. The plane would be supposed to be at different altitudes, but the jet was not. The helicopter pilots also did not answer questions from the air tower controllers for a few moments before the explosive impact.

This collision of jet and helicopter is the deadliest plane accident in the country since 2001. That year, a plane taking off from Kennedy airport crashed in Belle Harbor, New York, and A killed 260 on board.

Relatives of passengers are starting to share statements

Details on the American Eagles ”. Passengers are always limited. However, some of them have been identified as artistic skaters, including two respected Russian coaches, two skaters and their parents. The crew returned to DC after a development camp in Wichita, Kansas.

A man told Local News that he was waiting for his wife’s plane to land. Her last text told her that she was 20 minutes, then nothing. Hamaad Raza could not reach his wife. He shared his hope that his body would be found.

Washington firefighters, John Donelly, says he is convinced that the remains of those who are killed in the accident will be recovered, but it can take some time. American Airlines sent centers to Washington and Wichita, in Kansas, for people looking for information on family and families.

Mea during this time, the President of the United States, aroused strong reactions on social networks and in the midst of politicians for his apparently deaf energy following the collision. During a press conference, he pointed out his fingers on the Biden administration and the employee of Dei hires as a possible cause of the accident. When he was asked how he knew this information, he quoted “common sense”.

In relation: (Update) Trump blames Dei’s efforts, the Biden administration for the jet and helicopter crash