What we know about Jennifer Riordan, the single fatality of Southwest Airlines flight 1380
On Tuesday, April 17th, an engine exploded midair on Southwest Airlines flight 1380 from New York to Dallas. The Southwest Airlines pilot landed the plane safely in Philadelphia, but there was sadly one fatality. The explosion caused a window to break, and a passenger was partially sucked out of the plane. A nurse aboard the flight tried to perform CPR midair after the passenger was dragged back into the main cabin, but sadly, nothing could be done. The woman has been identified as Jennifer Riordan of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Riordan was a beloved figure in the Albuquerque community. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, she is survived by her husband Mike, to whom she was married for over 20 years, and their two children. Riordan was the vice president of community relations at Wells Fargo. Her Twitter bio reads, “@wellsfargo proud Team Member. Wife, mom of two, baseball fan, wine and coffee lover, passionate about my community.” She also took part in The Vision Council, which seeks to give children equal opportunities in education.
Riordan’s family released a heartbreaking statement about her death.
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Additionally, Wells Fargo released a statement.
"The Wells Fargo family is saddened to learn of the death of our friend and colleague Jennifer Riordan – a Community Relations leader in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a well-known leader who was loved and respected. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends. Out of respect for the family and their privacy, we've nothing more to share at this time," the statement reads.
Others took to Twitter to mourn Riordan’s loss as well.
I can't believe this… So sad to hear of this news. Jennifer was an extraordinary woman who helped me immensely in my college career through the Wells Fargo Presidential Scholar Program. My condolences to her family and friends. https://t.co/SiEIB6boRs
— Alex Hernandez (@Alex_796) April 17, 2018
My heart is broken with the news of my good friend Jennifer Riordan's passing. She left a lasting mark on Albuquerque, NM and UNM with her many contributions. If there was ever an angel on Earth, it was Jennifer. Our prayers go out to her family. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/xw9M4ScB4T
— John Benavidez (@ProfBenavidez) April 17, 2018
Our newsroom is silent right now as we learn about the passing of Jennifer Riordan. Many of us knew her and her family well. Our story soon.
— ABQBizManagingEditor (@ABQBizME) April 17, 2018
The last time I saw Jennifer Riordan she gave me this horse, named Shamrock, with an accompanying donation for our Speech and Debate team. Such a huge loss for the ABQ community. Thinking of her family tonight. pic.twitter.com/PlixKqwDyK
— Trey Smith (@treysmith505) April 18, 2018
No words can express the depth of our sadness at the passing of Jennifer Riordan. Maria and I send our deepest condolences to the Riordan family. Today our community lost a great leader and a beautiful person.
— Richard Berry (@citizen_berry) April 18, 2018
Our hearts are with Jennifer Riordan’s family and friends during this difficult time.
