Deadliest Plane Crash In US History: American Airlines 191 From Chicago
Nearly 46 years ago, this disaster claimed the lives of 273 people, with 258 being passengers, 13 crew members, and 2 individuals on the ground.
American Airlines crash in Washington, D.C. is carrier’s worst disaster in two decades
Wednesday night’s crash of an American Airlines commuter plane in Washington could be one of the worst disasters for the Fort Worth-based airline in more than two decades.
67 dead in American Airlines crash with Army chopper in D.C., worst disaster in two decades
Wednesday night’s crash of an American Airlines commuter plane in Washington is one of the worst disasters for the Fort Worth-based airline in more than two decades.
American Air collision: A history of deadly plane crashes in Dallas-Fort Worth
The last major collision of a commercial U.S. airline dates back to 2009, when a Colgan Air incident left 50 dead near Buffalo, New York. Federal regulators tightened safety requirements following the crash, including bolstering aircraft carrier inspection requirements and pilot training hours.
America Airlines plane crash: Was Black Hawk Helicopter flying above altitude? Here’s what experts are saying
The Black Hawk crash raises fresh concerns about air traffic management and the risks of military aircraft operating near commercial corridors.
Midair Collision Kills 67 People in the Deadliest US Air Disaster in Almost a Quarter Century
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas has killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft
What we know about the American Airlines plane, helicopter crash in Washington D.C.
An American Airlines regional jet with around 60 passengers crashed in Washington D.C. Wednesday night following a collision with a military helicopter, according to officials. Here’s what we know so far.
American Airlines Crash in D.C. Is Third Deadliest U.S. Aircraft Incident Since 9/11
There were 64 people on the American Airlines jet and three soldiers in the U.S. Army helicopter at the time of the Jan. 29 midair collision
Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead
All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.
Here are the victims of the Washington, DC plane crash
Below are the names of the victims that we know so far. Click on each square to learn more about those killed. This article will be updated as new information becomes available. Viewing in the app? Click here to learn more about those who were onboard.
No survivors after American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter near Washington, DC
An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people collided Wednesday with a helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, with no survivors expected.
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Plane crashes that stunned our city
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67 deaths in American Airlines crash with chopper is carrier’s worst disaster in decades
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Promising Teen Skaters, Ex-World Champions Among Victims of Washington Air Crash
The victims include figure skaters, family members and coaches who had been attending a national training camp for top young skaters in Kansas. Among the victims were Yevgenia Shi ...