The final minutes of American Airlines flight 5342
Business Insider reviewed official briefings, flight data, and air traffic control audio tapes to piece together what happened before tragedy struck.
There Will Never Be Another Flight 5342 on American Airlines. Here’s Why
American Airlines confirmed to PEOPLE on Friday, Jan. 31, that flight 5342 will cease to exist. The airline is retiring the number following the tragic collision in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan.
TIMELINE: What led to the fatal collision of American Airlines Flight 5342?
The FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into how an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River.
Trump's tariffs, American Airline crash, DeepSeek's AI crash
Trump’s White House juggled a devastating American Airline flight-Black Hawk helicopter crash, a Chinese AI threat and looming tariffs just this week alone, making for a busy start to his four-year term.
American Airlines flight returns to airport for mechanical issue
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - An American airlines flight had to return to the airport for a mechanical issue Friday afternoon. The Connecticut Airport Authority says Flight AA 1379 returned to Bradley International Airport (BDL) shortly after departure after reporting an issue.
Flight crew on American Airlines flight that crashed was based out of Charlotte
The four flight crew members of a passenger jet that collided with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport Wednesday were based out of Charlotte, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said in a video update Thursday afternoon.
Who was Wendy Jo Shaffer, Charlotte-based passenger killed in American Airlines crash
As one nation, we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly,” Trump said at a press briefing Thursday. “Sadly, there are no survivors."
Experienced commercial pilot analyzes fatal American Airline plane-helicopter crash
While some reports suggest the helicopter pilot may have mistaken another plane for the American Airlines jet, Katz believes it was more likely human error.
DC plane crash victims: What we know about those aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk
There were 64 passengers aboard the plane, and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. Here's a look ...
Washington, DC, airline tragedy recalls two devastating plane crashes that rocked sports world
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FAA Is Indefinitely Closing Helicopter Routes Near D.C. Airport After American Airlines Crash: Reports
In the aftermath of the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on ...
American Airlines flight returns to Bradley Airport after reporting issue shortly after takeoff
An American Airlines flight had to return to Bradley Airport shortly after takeoff Friday afternoon, according to the ...
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Locals remember flight crew killed in D.C. plane crash
LAFAYETTE PARISH — A somber connection to Wednesday’s deadly plane crash in Washington D.C. is being felt here in Lafayette. Three local residents, Gloria Wheeler, Roxanne Andrus, and Michelle Livings ...
D.C. plane crash live updates: All 3 black boxes found, 67 dead after American Airlines jet collides with military helicopter
A commercial plane with 60 passengers and four crew members on board collided with a military helicopter with a crew of three ...
Crews in midair crash included second-generation pilot and flight attendant ‘full of life’
Seven of the 67 people killed when an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter collided in midair were members of the two ...