The Potomac and Reagan, a cursed river and airport for civilian planes
The Bombardier and Black Hawk helicopter accident echoes another equally tragic incident that occurred in 1982. Of the 84 plane passengers, only five survived. The Bombardier and Black Hawk helicopter accident that crashed into the Potomac River in front of Washington brings echoes of another tragedy,
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.
Plane crashes near Reagan National Airport after colliding with military helicopter, officials say
A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington
South Florida airports impacted by plane crash near Washington, D.C.
MIAMI - The plane crash near Washington D.C. is impacting flights at South Florida's airports.
Washington DC Plane Crash: American Airlines accident reminiscent of 43-year-old similar disaster which killed 78 people
FAA says on January 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed shortly after takeoff from Washington National Airport, Washington, as it collided with the 14th Street Bridge before crashing into the then-ice-capped Potomac River.
Air Florida Flight 90: What happened when plane crashed into DC's Potomac River in 1982?
Several federal and state investigations have been launched after an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and fell into the Potomac River,
Flight 5342 captain in the Washington DC plane crash has Florida ties. What we know
The captain flying the plane with 64 aboard was schooled in Florida. A Blackhawk helicopter collided with Flight 5342 near Ronald Reagan airport.
American Airlines plane collides with helicopter in D.C., crashes into Potomac River
An American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River, according to officials.
43 years ago, another D.C. plane crash and dramatic rescue on the Potomac River
The crash and rescue on the icy river connecting Washington, DC and Virginia had similarities to this one. Five of the 79 aboard the flight survived.
DC plane crash: 28 bodies recovered from Potomac RIver
At least 28 bodies have been pulled from the icy Potomac River after the midair collision Wednesday night as the helicopter apparently flew into the jet's path during landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
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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 ...
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport crash sees Blackhawk hit American Airlines plane as 64 feared dead
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has shut down and The Federal Aviation Authority has confirmed a American ...
Retired pilot’s video shows what it’s like landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A retired pilot gave a first-hand view of what it’s like to land at Ronald Reagan ...
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 ...
Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says
A passenger jet has collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.That’s ...
An artist creates tragedy memorials around the world. His latest site: DCA.
He travels thousands of miles to create memorials after tragedies. Now he’s in the Washington area after the deadly midair ...
What is known about the fatal crash of a plane and Army chopper
A passenger jet hit an Army helicopter with three soldiers as the plane got ready to land at Reagan National near Washington, ...
Day Before Collision, Another Plane Aborted First Landing at Reagan to Avoid Helicopter
On Tuesday, a day before Wednesday’s fatal collision, a Republic Airways jet from Windsor Locks, Conn., was minutes away from ...