Arland D. Williams Jr.
Arland D. Williams Jr. was an American man known for his heroic actions during the 1982 crash of {Air Florida Flight 90} in Washington, D.C. He was one of the survivors of the accident, which involved a plane crashing into the {Potomac River} shortly after takeoff.
During the rescue efforts, Williams displayed remarkable selflessness by repeatedly passing a rescue rope to other survivors, prioritizing their safety over his own. Tragically, he ultimately succumbed to the cold waters, but his bravery and sacrifice have been remembered as a testament to human courage in the face of disaster.