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.
Deadly incidents are rare for Fort Worth-based American Airlines. Here's the last time it happened.
Sixty-four people died after an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River.
'We are all hurting:' American Airlines CEO provides an update on fatal mid-air jet collision
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom provided an update on the collision of an American Airlines regional jet and Blackhawk helicopter.
DFW Airport travelers react to midair American Airlines jet collision near Washington, D.C.
One traveler mentioned how she couldn't sleep the night before her flight after hearing the news about the crash.
American Airlines CEO: ‘We don’t know why' Army helicopter crossed plane path
Late Wednesday evening, an American Airlines regional jet operated by PSA Airlines collided with a U.S Army helicopter and both crashed into the Potomac
3 main questions in the American Airlines plane crash investigation
DALLAS — Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will likely be studying three main elements as they try to pinpoint the cause of the mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and the U.S. Army helicopter on Wednesday night.
DC flights rerouted to Richmond; American Airlines flights from Norfolk to DC canceled after deadly crash
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the region, prompting flight disruptions as authorities launch a full investigation.
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.
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel are feared dead as a recovery mission is underway.
American Airlines Pilot in DC Plane Crash Identified by Father
The pilot of the American Airlines plane that crashed into an Army Helicopter on Wednesday was identified as Sam Lilley.
Couple sues American Airlines, alleging racial discrimination during honeymoon flight
A Black man and his white wife are suing American Airlines, alleging discrimination after they say the airline accused the ...
Regional carrier moving HQ from Dayto to Charlotte be closer to American Airlines' CLT hub
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) owns PSA, which already has a large presence in Charlotte, operating regional ...
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Hallandale Beach man pleads guilty to attacking American Airlines gate agent
A Hallandale Beach man is set to learn his fate in May after pleading guilty to attacking an American Airlines gate agent at ...
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American Airlines to add new route from DFW Airport to Mississippi this spring
American Airlines will add a new location for service this spring. Zooming in Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, ...
Runways at Reagan Airport border river where plane crashed
WRC describes the area where an American Airlines regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Reagan National ...
D.C. plane crash deadliest aviation accident in U.S. in decades
In all, 67 people are feared dead after an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter over Washington, D.C.
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Live updates: Officials say 'no survivors' after plane crash near Washington, DC
American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, was attempting to land when it collided in midair with a Blackhawk helicopter.