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., may be 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.
American Airlines Plane Crash: Everything to Know About the Tragic Collision
American Airlines plane crash in Washington, D.C., that killed all 67 involved, investigators have sought to understand the tragedy. Here’s everything to know so far.
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.
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 we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash over D.C.'s Potomac River
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.
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.
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty-four people aboard a commercial airliner died Wednesday after it collided with a military helicopter midair near Reagan Washington National Airport. Both the American Eagle jet and Army Black Hawk are in the Potomac River.
DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter restrictions in place at Reagan
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed President Donald Trump's comments at the press briefing, during which Trump, without citing evidence, said diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for air traffic controllers at the Federal Aviation Administration -- under Democratic presidents -- were partly to blame for the crash.
Two planes aborted landings at DCA due to helicopters in flight path in week before crash: report
Two planes aborted landings at Reagan National Airport in the past week due to military helicopters in their flight path, according to the Washington Post.
PSA Airlines involved in deadly DC plane crash has deep roots in aviation history
The American Airlines’ subsidiary has ties that go back decades in Ohio, and just said it was moving its headquarters to Charlotte.
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 ...
67 deaths in American Airlines crash with chopper is carrier’s worst disaster in decades
Wednesday night’s crash of an American Airlines commuter plane in Washington is one of the worst disasters for the Fort Worth ...
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 ...
American Airlines Crash in D.C. Is Third Deadliest U.S. Aircraft Incident Since 9/11
With no survivors expected, the Jan. 29 midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk ...