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Tragic Mid-Air Collision Claims Life of Ian Epstein

Levaya for Jewish Flight Attendant Killed in Tragic Mid-Air Collision Set for Chabad of Charlotte

A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on January 29th, when flight 5342 was involved in a fatal mid-air collision over Washington D.C. Among the 67 victims was Ian Douglas Epstein, a beloved member of the Charlotte, North Carolina Jewish community and a dedicated flight attendant. Ian’s passing has left family, friends, and community members in mourning as they come to terms with the devastating loss.

Eliana Fleming
2/3/2025