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.
American Airlines Retires Flight Number of Plane Involved in Crash
American Airlines will stop using flight number 5342, the number used by the jet that collided with a helicopter Wednesday night, for any future flights. The airline said the flight from Wichita, Kan.
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.
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.
American Airlines Plane Crashes into Potomac River After Black Hawk Helicopter Collision: Recap
An American Airlines flight crashed into a U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter over the Potomac River as it approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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 at what we know about the victims.
Who was on American Airlines flight 5342 that crashed in Washington? - full list
The devastating crash, which took place at Ronald Reagan National Airport at around 9pm on Wednesday, claimed the lives of all 64 souls onboard American Airlines flight 5342, as well as the three soldiers in a Black Hawk helicopter.
No survivors after American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter near Washington, DC
An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people collided Wednesday with a helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, with no survivors expected.
NTSB Will Be ‘Sole Source of Truth’ for Facts of the Crash, American Airlines CEO Says
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the deadly midair collision between an American passenger jet and a military helicopter, will be the lone authority on the cause and details of the crash.
American Airlines CEO addresses D.C. crash
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom provided details about the passenger plane that collided with a military helicopter on Jan. 29.
Washington, DC, airline tragedy recalls two devastating plane crashes that rocked sports world
The airline tragedy that occurred near, Washington D.C., between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter on Wednesday ...
Pilot shares heartfelt commitment to passengers' safety after tragic American Airlines crash
An American Airlines pilot reassured any passengers nervous of flying in a heartfelt pre-flight announcement following the ...
Flight Attendant Dad Killed in D.C. Plane Crash Just Weeks Before Daughter’s Wedding: ‘It’s Just a Lot'
Tributes are pouring in for Ian Epstein, one of the flight attendants who died when an American Airlines plane collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
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 ...
Sky Harbor airport flights impacted after plane crash near Washington, D.C.
American Eagle flight's crash with military helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday left no survivors.
Husband Whose Wife Texted Him Minutes Before D.C. Plane Crash Reveals Moment He Realized That Was Her Flight
The husband of Asra Hussain, one of the victims of the D.C. plane crash, is remembering his wife as the kindest person he ...
Experts share what brands can learn from the American Airlines Flight 5342 tragedy
In the wake of a mid-air collision that claimed 67 lives on Wednesday, crisis communications and emergency management experts ...
Aviation stocks in focus after deadly collision. American Airlines’ stock declines.
The deadly collision between a military helicopter and a passenger plane sent shares of U.S. carrier American Airlines in premarket trade on Thursday.