NBAA to honor flight attendant for heroic efforts following fatal crash

NBAA noted that in the aftermath of the crash, Bosmans demonstrated quick thinking and extraordinary composure under pressure. After recognizing the main cabin door was stuck due to impact forces and the over-wing exit was blocked by post-crash fire, Bosmans directed passengers to a small, externally accessible baggage door at the rear of the cabin. The three were able to escape moments before a secondary explosion consumed the rear of the aircraft in flames.

“Faced with a harrowing, life-threatening crisis, Sydney Bosmans maintained calm and clear thinking and drew upon her professional training to quickly identify a means of escape that saved three lives,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Safety is at the forefront of our industry, and Sydney’s actions demonstrate how safety is also the paramount duty for all cabin personnel. We are pleased to present her with NBAA’s Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement.”

NBAA’s Safety Committee introduced the Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement in 2020 to “recognize those individuals whose substantial actions avoided injury, loss of life or catastrophic business aircraft damage.”