We Extend Our Deepest Condolences

On behalf of the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines we are honored to serve, we extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of all who perished in Wednesday’s accident at DCA. We share your grief and are keenly aware of the far-reaching impact of this tragedy.

We also want to acknowledge the first responders who remain on the scene for the recovery effort. They have been working tirelessly in extremely challenging conditions.

With the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the accident now underway, it is essential to refrain from speculation about the cause. APA’s safety team will remain in close contact with their counterparts at American Airlines, and we are committed to learning all we can from the investigation.

APA stands ready to support our ALPA and AFA-CWA colleagues in whatever way we can. As pilots, we belong to an extended airline family, and their loss is our loss.

Humbly,

FO Nick Silva, APA President
CA Chris Torres, APA Vice President
FO Patrick Clark, APA Secretary-Treasurer

CA Paul McFarland, BOS Domicile Chair
CA Gemma Meehan, BOS Domicile Vice Chair

CA Heather Boulanger, CLT Domicile Chair
FO Hickory Ham, CLT Domicile Vice Chair

CA Chris Wachter, DCA Domicile Chair
CA Thomas Lawler, DCA Domicile Vice Chair

CA Brian Smith, DFW Domicile Chair
FO Jason Gustin, DFW Domicile Vice Chair

CA Bill Evans, LAX Domicile Chair
CA Timothy Dick, LAX Domicile Vice Chair

CA Mark Lokey, LGA Domicile Chair
CA Jim Scanlan, LGA Domicile Vice Chair

CA Jay Wilhelm, MIA Domicile Chair
FO Jamie Funderburk, MIA Domicile Vice Chair

CA Wes Smith, ORD Domicile Chair
FO Paul Meyers, ORD Domicile Vice Chair

FO Michael Drost, PHL Domicile Chair
CA Brian Sweep, PHL Domicile Vice Chair

CA Michael Saracino, PHX Domicile Chair
CA Jeremy Ryder, PHX Domicile Vice Chair