A close family friend of a Virginia family tragically killed in the mid-air collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 is speaking out, sharing heartbreaking photos they sent just before takeoff.
The images, taken on January 29 by Donna Livingston, capture a joyful moment before disaster struck. One photo shows her two daughters—14-year-old Everly and 11-year-old Alydia—smiling in their seats. Another image features Donna and her husband, Peter, taking a selfie before departure.