Seven U.S. citizens died in the crash , the State Department said . Nigerian aviation authorities suspend Dana Air 's operations . `` There was fire everywhere . '' 153 bodies have been recovered from the crash site . Captain John Waxtan , a former Spirit Airlines captain , joined Dana Air in March .
Seven U.S. citizens died in the crash , the State Department said . Nigerian aviation authorities suspend Dana Air 's operations . 153 bodies have been recovered from the crash site . Captain John Waxtan , a former Spirit Airlines captain , joined Dana Air in March .