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Father of pilot killed in DC plane crash says his son was a Christian: He’s ‘right with Jesus’.

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Friday, January 31, 2025

The father of American Airlines pilot Sam Lilley talks to News Nation host Chris Cuomo about his son who died in the midair collision with a U.S. Army helicopter as the plane was en route to Reagan National Airport on Jan. 29, 2025. | Screengrab/News Nation

The father of Sam Lilley, a pilot killed in the Washington, D.C., crash involving an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter, says his son was a devout Christian, declaring he is “right with Jesus.”

The father said he's taking solace in his son’s Christian faith while mourning the tragic loss.

The day after Wednesday night’s fatal collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Tim Lilley told News Nation he drew comfort from his son’s Christian faith. He referred to First Officer Lilley as someone who was “right with Jesus.” CP.