The first officer on American Airlines 5342 was from Savannah and went to Georgia Southern. Samuel Lilley was a beloved student of Richmond Hill High School and Georgia Southern University. He was months away from becoming a captain when he tragically died in a collision with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. 67 people were killed in the accident. Lilley was remembered as a skilled pilot who loved flying. Lilley's former classmates and colleagues spoke highly of him, describing him as a fun and energetic person. They were devastated by his untimely death. Authorities said the collision was preventable and are investigating the cause of the crash. The airport resumed flights the next day, but many were canceled or delayed. The tragedy also claimed the lives of figure skating champions Evgenia Shishkova, Vadim Naumov, and four members of the Skating Club of Boston. The community mourned the loss of these talented individuals. The news of the accident shocked and saddened everyone. Lilley's family and friends were in everyone's thoughts as they grieved the loss of a promising young pilot. The community came together to remember and honor all those who lost their lives in the tragic accident.