Families of victims speak out after American Airlines crash in Washington

Families of the 67 victims who died after an American Airlines passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter in Washington are speaking out and mourning the loss of their loved ones. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin has their stories.

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Pitch of American Airlines Jet Turned Upward Just Before Crash

Transportation safety investigators are seeking to determine if the pilots of the American Airlines plane detected danger just before the midair crash with a helicopter.
The New York Times - 3h
Former American Airlines captain 'disgusted' by Trump crash remarks

A retired American Airlines flight captain said he is "disgusted" by President Trump's recent criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices in the wake of the deadly collision ...
The Hill - 16h
Victims of the Washington DC plane crash – the full list so far

Victims in the crash included figure skaters, a group of friends traveling to hunt and the flight’s pilots and crew. Washington DC plane crash – latest updates A fatal crash on 29 January took ...
The Guardian - 1d
67 believed dead after American Airlines plane collides with Army helicopter

An American Airlines regional jet collided with a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
CNBC - 2d
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash

A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.
CBS News - 2d
American Airlines CEO expresses ‘deep sorrow’ over crash near DC

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed “deep sorrow” about the crash that occurred near Reagan National Airport in Virginia Wednesday. Isom, in a video statement, said the aircraft was ...
The Hill - 2d
Aviation stocks in focus after deadly collision. American Airlines shares decline.

The deadly collision between a military helicopter and a passenger plane sent shares of U.S. carrier American Airlines in premarket trade on Thursday.
MarketWatch - 2d
American Airlines flight collides with helicopter in Washington, D.C.

The FAA has confirmed that an American Airlines regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Emergency officials say they're coordinating a ...
NBC News - 3d
American Airlines flight collides with helicopter in Washington DC

It came down in the Potomac River, officials say, and search and rescue boats have been deployed to the area.
BBC News - 3d

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