43 Years Ago, a Plane Crash on the Potomac Left 78 People Dead
A Boeing 737 crashed into a bridge over the river on Jan. 13, 1982, just after taking off from Washington National Airport in a snowstorm.
American Airlines Plane Crash Follows Strikingly Similar Tragedy on Potomac 43 Years Ago. Only 5 Survived the 1982 Disaster
Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge over the Potomac River. 78 passengers, cabin crew members and motorists died. Just five people survived, and only three are still alive to witness news of the American Airlines plane that collided with a U.
Major airline crashes persist even as plane safety improves
“The recent spike falls into the margins of unpredictability,” said Darren Straker, a former head of air accident investigation units in the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong told Bloomberg News in December. He suggested airline crews could be better trained to respond to so-called outlier events.
US air safety in the spotlight after 2 deadly plane crashes
Aviation is in the spotlight after two deadly crashes involving airplanes in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, in a matter of days. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY on the investigations as salvage missions continue.
All 67 American Airlines Crash Victims' Bodies Recovered, Officials Say
The bodies of all 67 victims of the deadly Washington D.C. airplane-helicopter collision have been recovered. Authorities announced on Tuesday that all of the passengers and crew members of the American Airlines flight,
Update: What we know about the American Airlines plane, helicopter crash in D.C.
An American Airlines regional jet with 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into the Potomac River in Washington D.C. Wednesday night following a collision with a military helicopter. Related: ‘Did you see that?
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Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know.
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South Korean plane crash probe focuses on bird strike, runway barrier
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Investigations don't undo air crashes but they prevent tragic repeats | Cruising Altitude
Every plane crash is a tragic loss, but the aviation industry as a whole makes sure to improve after each one.