Update: What we know about the American Airlines plane, helicopter crash in D.C.
The deadliest plane crash in U.S. history was in May 1979, when American Airlines Flight 191 lost an engine during takeoff at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and crashed moments later, killing 258 passengers and 13 crew. Two people on the ground also were killed.
What are the deadliest plane crashes in US history? What to know after DC crash
Before Wednesday’s crash near Washington, D.C., there had not been a fatal collision involving a commercial aircraft in the United States since 2009.
What is a black box on a plane? What to know after AA Flight 5342 crash with helicopter
What is a black box, what can it tell us, and have the data recorders been found from Flight 5342 and the Army's Blackhawk?
Black Hawk chopper in D.C. plane crash had a safety system off, senator says
Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Eagle flight over the Potomac River​ late last month was flying with a safety system turned off, Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters after a briefing from the FAA and NTSB.
Black Hawk helicopter had important safety system turned off during collision with American Airlines jet, senator says
Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz told reporters the Black Hawk helicopter had (ADS-B), which is permitted for military aircraft. “This was a training mission, so there was no compelling national security reason for ADS-B to be turned off,
DC plane crash updates: Helicopter had advanced tracking system turned off, lawmaker says
The U.S. Army helicopter that collided with an passenger jet near Washington, D.C., had an advanced surveillance system turned off.
The deadliest plane crashes in US history
American Airlines Flight 191 is seen plunging — the 1979 crash remains the deadliest aircraft accident in US history. | ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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How did flying become so safe, and then start to get scary?
The mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington’s Reagan National Airport was a shock to the nat ...
Air traffic controllers interviewed and helicopter black box retrieved from DC air crash site
Officials are examining black boxes from both aircraft and say they appear to be in good condition and may provide details on ...
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67 deaths in American Airlines crash with chopper is carrier’s worst disaster in decades
An American Airlines commuter jet collided with a military helicopter Wednesday evening during a landing approach in Washington, D.C., causing both aircraft to crash into the frigid Potomac River ...
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Plane crashes that stunned our city
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found no evidence of foul play and blamed the crash on errors by the pilot, who failed to retract the plane’s spoilers, or air brakes, at the critical ...
Alaska plane crash updates: 10 people believed dead; crews work on recovery
The crash of a small Alaska plane carrying 10 people was not believed to be survivable, authorities said after locating the wreckage. Crews turned to the task of recovering those on board on Saturday.