Sydney Bosmans Turns Tragedy into Advocacy for Business Aviation Safety

Sydney Bosmans Turns Tragedy into Advocacy for Safety

Her quick thinking and safety training saved not only her life but also the two passengers

By Jessica Reed • Writer & Editor

December 5, 2024

On Feb. 9, 2024, a Bombardier Challenger 604 en route from Columbus, Ohio, to Naples, Florida, experienced a dual-engine flameout on short final to Naples Municipal Airport. Unable to reach the runway, the aircraft made an emergency landing on Interstate 75, ultimately colliding with a concrete noise barrier. The crash claimed the lives of the two pilots and left corporate flight attendant Sydney Bosmans with two passengers trapped in a burning fuselage.

Despite the chaos, Bosmans acted with extraordinary calm and professionalism. Her quick thinking and safety training saved the lives of the passengers and her own. In recognition of her heroic actions, NBAA honored her with the Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement during a reception at NBAA-BACE in October. However, for Bosmans, the award is just the beginning of her mission to transform how safety is prioritized within business aviation.

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