It's been nearly 16 years since the last deadly commercial plane crash in America
It's been more than two decades since American Airlines, the nation's largest carrier, was involved in a deadly crash.
Before Wednesday’s mid-air collision in Washington, the last fatal US passenger plane accident occurred in February 2009
Before Wednesday’s mid-air collision in Washington, the last fatal US passenger plane accident occurred in February 2009.
DC plane crash marks first major commercial crash in US in more than 15 years
Wednesday's crash involving an American Airlines flight and Black Hawk helicopter marked the first commercial crash on U.S. soil in more than 15 years.
Factbox-Washington DC Plane Crash: What We Know About the Investigation
A preliminary report of the investigation will be issued in 30 days and a final report is expected within 12-18 months. (Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh and David Shepardson; Editing by Nick Zieminski) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
What we know about the plane and military helicopter crash in D.C.
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington. Bodies have been pulled from the water.
DC plane crash: what to know about deadly incidents since 2001
An American Airlines flight crashed into military Black Hawk helicopter late Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport. Here are the most recent fatal incidents prior to the crash
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash over D.C.'s Potomac River
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.
What to know about the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision
An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.
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America’s 15-Year Air Safety Streak Comes To End
Crash involving an American Airlines regional jet occurred in a high-risk location feared by safety officials—a crowded airport.