Summary Sydney Bosmans is set to receive the Above and Beyond Award for heroism during the fatal plane crash later this year at the 2024 NBAA-BACE. Bosmans saved the lives of two passengers by directing them to an alternate exit before the crash. The NBAA Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement will recognize Bosmans' actions in preventing injury and loss of life during the tragedy.
On Monday, August 12th, the National Business Aviation Administration (NBAA) revealed its plans to award flight attendant Sydney Bosmans one of its most prestigious awards. The NBAA will award the legendary Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement to the flight attendant at this year's annual NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which is set to take place from October 22 through October 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bosmans will receive this award for her heroic acts that saved the lives of two passengers who were onboard a fatal plane crash that occurred in Naples, Florida, in February earlier this year.
The NTSB's preliminary report did not provide any details on how the aircraft lost both engines shortly before landing on an interstate road. Heroic acts Sydney Bosmans was the flight attendant onboard the Hop-A-Jet private jet that crashed on February 9, 2024, which sadly resulted in the death of the two pilots. On the day of the crash, the Hop-A-Jet aircraft, which was a Bombardier Challenger 604, was traveling from Ohio State University Airport (OSU) in Columbus, O.