The captain of the American Airlines flight involved in the fatal crash has been named as Jonathan Campos.
Epic Flight Academy wrote in a post on Facebook that "he was a skilled and dedicated pilot with an undeniable passion for flying".
Sam Lilley has been named as the second pilot on the American Airlines flight, his father Timothy tells Fox 5 News Atlanta.
"This is undoubtedly the worst day of my life," he told the news channel, after realising his son was one of the pilots on the flight.
Ian Epstein was a flight attendant on the plane, his family said, adding that he was known for his ability to make people smile and was "full of life".
"He loved being a flight attendant because he truly enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. But his true love was his family," the statement continued.
Danasia Elder was also working as a flight attendant onboard the flight, her family have told US media.
Her brother-in-law Brandon Payne paid tribute to her, calling her "full of life". "She was a great wife, a great parent, a great friend," Payne added.
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