A devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan was tragically among the 67 individuals who lost their lives in the devastating plane crash in Washington, D.C. Dustin Miller, a 43-year-old IT specialist from El Dorado, Kansas, was en route to Rochester, New York, for a business trip when American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a U.S. Army helicopter on the evening of January 29th.

Miller's family shared that he was a passionate Chiefs supporter and had eagerly anticipated watching the Super Bowl with his loved ones. He had even purchased a plane ticket for his brother to join him and their parents for the game. In a poignant tribute on a GoFundMe page, his sister Kristen Miller-Zahn wrote, "He was a HUGE Chiefs fan, so he would want us to watch the Super Bowl game and root for the Chiefs. He was looking forward to that game!"

Just before the flight departed from Wichita, Miller communicated with his boss and a friend, expressing the cheerful atmosphere onboard as it was the final flight of the day. He also noted the presence of U.S. and Russian figure skaters among the passengers.

Miller's boss, Jack Herklotz, remembered him as a "friend and great person" with exceptional IT skills, highlighting his problem-solving abilities, mentorship, and humor. Miller's sister expressed her belief that he would be deeply touched by the outpouring of support, emphasizing his love for his family and the importance of cherishing those connections.

The ill-fated flight carried 64 passengers and four crew members, while the Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk involved in the collision had three soldiers onboard. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the incident and expects to release a preliminary report within 30 days, although the complete investigation is anticipated to take at least a year.