DC plane clash: How Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac in 1982
The recent crash and rescue on the icy river between DC and Virginia sparks memories of Air Florida's 1982 disaster.
Air Florida Flight 90: 43 years ago, another airline crash in the Potomac. What to know.
The 1982 crash happened moments after takeoff in icy conditions in roughly the same place as Wednesday's collision between a jet and Army helicopter.
Remembering Air Florida Flight 90: Fort Lauderdale-bound jet that crashed in DC
The midair collision over the Potomac River on Wednesday brings back chilling memories of another tragedy in the same waters more than four decades ago—when Air Florida Flight 90, bound for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport,
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.
Live updates: Scores feared dead after plane crash near Washington, DC
Authorities were searching for survivors after a plane with 64 people aboard crashed into an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport.
Deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. cancels NYC flights to and from Reagan National Airport
A deadly plane crash over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. canceled flights to and from Ronald Reagan National Airport overnight. The airport reopened around 11 a.m. Thursday, as the search continues for the 64 people on board the American Airlines plane that collided with a U.
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.
Collision recalls 1982 Air Florida crash into the 14th Street Bridge
The devastating Air Florida Flight 90 crash on Jan. 13, 1982 and subsequent rescue efforts in the ice-covered Potomac River ...
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Memories of Air Florida Flight 90 that killed 78 on the Potomac River
WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. Posted: January 11, 2025 | Last updated: January 11, 2025 Two WUSA9 photojournalists who witnessed the rescue efforts talked about their experience covering the deadly ...
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Here's how weather impacted the Air Florida Flight 90 crash 43 years ago
National Airport was closed, but reopened at noon. Air Florida Flight 90 was scheduled to take off at 2:30 p.m. The plane was late and was de-iced shortly after 3 p.m. Moderate to heavy snow ...
How five people survived after a plane crashed into the Potomac River 42 years ago
The aviation disaster near Washington DC has brought up memories of another crash into the Potomac River 43 years ago – the ...
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43 years ago, another D.C. plane crash and dramatic rescue on the Potomac River
Almost 43 years ago to the day, tragedy struck when a commercial jet − Air Florida Flight 90 − plunged into icy waters shortly after an afternoon takeoff from the same airport where a ...
Helicopter, jet collision recalls 1982 Air Florida disaster that left 78 dead
The aircraft experienced difficulty climbing and stalled, striking the 14th Street Bridge and crashing into the ice-covered ...
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It's been nearly 16 years since the last deadly commercial plane crash in America
along with the three soldiers onboard the helicopter are all feared dead, officials said Thursday. Wednesday's incident recalled the crash of an Air Florida flight that plummeted into the ...
'We will find out what happened,' NTSB vows after tragic midair collision: Live updates
American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, was attempting to land when the plane and a Black Hawk helicopter ...
How common are fatal crashes with military aircraft? What to know after DC collision
The Bolivian Ambassador explained to the press that the experienced military pilot had been dealing with an engine malfunction and didn’t hear the air traffic controller’s ...