A Conversation with Rossana D’Antonio on Grief, Accountability, and Airline Safety

In this powerful episode of That Said with Michael Zeldin, we explore the personal and professional journey of Rossana D’Antonio, author of the newly released book 26 Seconds: Grief, Blame in the Aftermath of Losing My Brother in a Plane Crash. Rossana shares the harrowing story of losing her brother in the crash of TACA Airlines Flight 390 in Honduras, and the complex emotional, legal, and systemic challenges that followed.

As a licensed engineer with deep expertise in infrastructure design, emergency management, and airline safety, Rossana brings a unique perspective to the conversation—one that blends personal tragedy with a commitment to improving aviation standards and accountability. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and serves on its Board of Directors, using her voice and expertise to advocate for meaningful change.

For CommPRO’s audience of communications, crisis management, and public affairs professionals, this episode offers a compelling look at how individuals navigate grief while engaging institutions and systems to drive reform and public awareness.

Listen in as Michael and Rossana discuss resilience, responsibility, and the role of advocacy in the wake of unimaginable loss.