On January 30, 2025, a tragic midair collision involving a helicopter and a commercial passenger aircraft occurred near Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington D.C. The incident claimed the lives of three individuals, including two crew members from American Eagle Flight 5342, identified as pilot Jonathan Campos and flight attendant Danasia Brown Elder. Additionally, passenger Melissa Jane Nicandri, returning from Kansas, also died. Local officials, including NYC Mayor Eric Adams, offered condolences and highlighted the victims' backgrounds and aspirations, reflecting the profound impact of the tragedy on the community.
Captain Jonathan Campos grew up in Gravesend and graduated from NYCSchools where he dreamed of becoming a pilot. Flight attendant and mother of two, Danasia Brown Elder was raised in Coney Island. My prayers go out to both of their families.
Melissa Jane Nicandri, a Brooklyn Heights resident, also died in the crash, according to the mayor. She was returning home from a work trip in Kansas.
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