American Airlines Captain And First Officer Identified In Midair Collision

In this photo provided by Kaitlin Marie Sells, Sam Lilley, left, pilots a small airplane that took off from Savannah, Ga., on Aug, 6, 2022, for a flight to reach the 1,500 flight hours required for Li

The captain of the American Airlines flight involved in Wednesday’s midair collision has been identified as Jonathan Campos, who had recently achieved the rank of captain for American Airlines in 2022, as confirmed by a fellow pilot who knew Campos personally. Unfortunately, no further details about Campos were immediately available.

Additionally, it has been reported that one of the pilots on the ill-fated flight was 28-year-old Samuel Lilley, who served as the first officer. Samuel's father, Timothy Lilley, shared his heart-wrenching grief on social media, expressing immense pride in his son's accomplishment of becoming a pilot and the profound pain of losing him in the tragic incident. Timothy Lilley's poignant words reflect the deep sorrow and devastation experienced by the loved ones of those affected by the collision.

First officer Samuel Lilley, 28, was on the ill-fated flight.

Captain Jonathan Campos recently achieved the rank of captain for American Airlines in 2022.

Timothy Lilley, Samuel's father, expressed grief and pride in his son's accomplishment.

The aviation community mourns the loss of these two individuals and extends its heartfelt condolences to their families and friends during this difficult time. As investigations into the midair collision continue, authorities and aviation experts are working diligently to determine the cause of the tragic event and prevent similar incidents in the future.