Overview

• The crash occurred on January 29 when an American Airlines jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, making it the deadliest U.S. commercial aviation incident in over two decades.
• Andy Beyer shared his grief during an emotional CNN interview, describing his wife Justyna as his 'soulmate' and his daughter Brielle as a 'gift' and 'dream girl.'
• Beyer recounted waiting at the airport with his 6-year-old son and texting his family just before the crash, realizing something was wrong when their messages stopped delivering.
• Brielle, a 12-year-old figure skater who had recently attended a national development camp, had overcome cancer as a baby and was described as a bright and talented child.
• A GoFundMe campaign supporting Beyer and his son has raised over $131,400, with the community rallying to provide emotional and practical support during their unimaginable loss.