‘There is only one Ian Epstein:’ Former co-worker remembers Charlotte-based flight attendant killed in DC plane crash
It didn’t take long for Charlotte-based flight attendant Ian Epstein to make his presence felt among his co-workers, former American Airlines employee, Garrick McFadden remembers. “Ian literally is just a colorful ball of energy;
‘He made flying fun,’ says ex-wife of Charlotte flight attendant killed in DC crash
CBS reported that the crew of the commercial American Eagle jet was Charlotte-based. Debi Epstein, the former wife of flight attendant Ian Epstein, confirmed that he was killed in the air collision between the jet and a military helicopter.
Charlotte-based crew killed when American Airlines flight collided with helicopter over DC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The crew that was on board an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. was based in Charlotte, the airline confirmed on Thursday. The airline is not identifying the crew members out of respect for the families, according to CEO Robert Isom.
Charlotte-based flight attendant ‘died doing what he loved’ on flight in DC midair collision
Queen City News spoke with a family member who confirmed that the flight crew of the plane that crashed with a helicopter in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night was based in Charlotte. Debi Epstein was married to flight attendant Ian Epstein for 23 years.
At least 5 with ties to Charlotte died in American Airlines DC crash, including crew
A flight crew from Charlotte was onboard a plane that collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River by Washington, D.C., according to multiple media reports and at least one crew member’s family.. A total of 67 people died — 60 passengers, four crew members on the commercial plane and three people on the military chopper.
American Airlines crew members based in Charlotte killed in midair collision
Gov. Josh Stein says Charlotte-based American Airlines crew members died in the midair collision near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash was Jewish youth group alum
One of the flight attendants killed in the recent plane crash in Washington, D.C., was an alumnus of a Jewish youth group with a passion for travel and a talent for comedy. Ian Epstein, one of the four flight attendants on American Eagle Flight 5342,
Flight attendant with ties to Charlotte among the 67 feared to be dead after plane and military helicopter crash
Officials on Thursday said all 64 people aboard the American Airlines flight were feared to be dead. At least 28 bodies were pulled from the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the jet late Wednesday as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said.
Family says Charlotte flight attendant killed in midair collision near DC
The wife of Charlotte-based flight attendant Ian Epstein says he died in the midair collision near DC involving an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter.
Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash flew into Birmingham less than two weeks before
A passenger on the plane said Ian Epstein made an hour-and-a-half flight unforgettable with his presence, humor, and energy.
‘Loved and adored’ first officer based out of Charlotte died in DC plane crash, sister says
But the family was shocked to learn that Lilley, 28, was among the 67 people who died in the PSA Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. There were 60 passengers and four Charlotte-based crew members on the jet and three people on the military chopper.
'He died doing what he absolutely loved': Flight attendant death confirmed in crash
"Please pray for Ian and our family as we travel to DC," Debi Epstein said. Ian Epstein was one of 64 people on board AA Flight 5342.
Flight attendant with ties to Charlotte was on board the deadly American Airlines crash
Officials on Thursday said all 64 people aboard the American Airlines flight were feared to be dead. At least 28 bodies were ...