Black Box Found From Helicopter Involved in the American Airlines Plane Crash as Recovery Efforts Continue
The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that the flight data recorder from the Sikorsky helicopter has been found with “no exterior damage” and is now being inspect
American Airlines Plane Crash: Everything to Know About the Tragic Collision
American Airlines plane crash in Washington, D.C., that killed all 67 involved, investigators have sought to understand the tragedy. Here’s everything to know so far.
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.
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.
Helicopter May Have Been Off Course and Flying Too High at Time of Deadly Crash With American Airlines Jet; Black Boxes Recovered From Potomac
One of the air traffic controllers on duty was allowed to go home early, leaving just one controller in charge, according to reports.
American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. Wednesday night. A D.C. fire official said Thursday that “we don't think there are any survivors from this accident" and "we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation.
What we know so far about the American Airlines-Black Hawk helicopter crash
The search and rescue mission was transitioning to a recovery mission, and no survivors were expected, DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said.
1 Day Before American Airlines Plane Crash, Another Jet Had to Abort First Landing at D.C. Airport: Report
One day before the midair crash in Washington, D.C., another collision was reportedly avoided near Reagan National Airport.
Eyewitness shares the horror of American Airlines mid-air collision with Army helicopter
"Horrendous. Unbelievable." An eyewitness shared the horror of the moment an American Airlines flight collided mid-air with an Army helicopter.
Plane crash: What we know after American Airlines plane, Army helicopter crash into Potomac River
More than 30 bodies have been recovered, two sources told NBC News, and a frantic search and rescue mission to find crash victims in the icy Potomac river remains underway.
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.
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National Transportation Safety Board recovers black boxes from plane crash at Reagan National Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders after an American ...
‘Very Quick, Rapid Impact,’ Transportation Safety Board Member Says
No chute or slides appeared to be deployed from the American Airlines plane, according to J. Todd Inman, a member of the ...
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U.S. Safety Investigators Are Reviewing Air Traffic Controller Staffing
The National Transportation Safety Board did not specify how many air traffic controllers were working at the time of the collision.
American Airlines CEO says 'top priority' is taking care of families of those onboard
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom shared a letter to all employees sharing updates and resources following the deadly mid-air ...
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American Airlines Crash: Man Shares Heartbreaking Final Text He Received From Wife Onboard
After a 60-passenger American Airlines flight and U.S. Army helicopter collided mid-air Jan. 29, a man shared the final text ...
Mom of 2 Among Victims of American Airlines Plane Crash, Remembered for Her 'Unwavering Spirit' and 'Radiant Soul'
Wendy Jo Shaffer has been identified as one of the victims of the Wednesday, Jan. 29, American Airlines crash that officials ...
American Airlines subsidiary announced corporate HQ move from Ohio to North Carolina hours before deadly crash
PSA Airlines announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters, reports indicate. Wednesday night a flight was involved ...
American Airlines Plane Carrying 64 People Had 'Rapid Impact,' Slides Likely Weren't Deployed: NTSB
"We’re here to assure the American people that we are going to leave no stone unturned in this investigation," said an NTSB ...