The Latest Breaking News from American Airlines

Washington plane crash: Black box recovered from Black Hawk helicopter as 41 bodies pulled from Potomac river

Questions grow about air safety in the US capital as Donald Trump says Black Hawk chopper was 'flying too high' at time of collision

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

North Carolina Man Was 'Within 2 Minutes of Death' as Flight to DC Was Next to Land Behind Doomed American Airlines Plane

The man took to TikTok to share that his plane was scheduled to land behind the doomed American Airlines flight.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

NTSB spokesman fights back tears as he makes pledge to families of Washington DC plane crash victims

The National Transportation Safety Board promised to “leave no stone unturned” in its investigation into the fatal collision between the Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

American Airlines Captain And First Officer Identified In Midair Collision

The captain and first officer of the American Airlines flight involved in a midair collision are identified. The aviation community mourns their loss and i...

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Father of Pilot Killed in DC Plane Crash Is Retired Army Helicopter Pilot: 'Those Are My Brothers, and Now My Son Is Dead'

A retired Army pilot is mourning the loss of his son, an American Airlines pilot killed in the crash between the passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Watch: NTSB holds press conference after Washington DC plane crash kills 67

Watch again as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference on Thursday (30 January) after 67 people were killed in a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Russian Figure Skating Coaches Killed In Plane Crash

Tragic loss of Russian figure skating coaches in American Airlines crash. Impact on U.S. skating felt. Federation mourns talented athletes and coaches.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

American Airlines Pilot Confirmed As Victim In Midair Collision

Learn about the tragic midair collision involving pilot Samuel Lilley and the challenges faced by pilots during night operations.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Pete Hegseth Says Helicopter Crew That Crashed Into American Airlines Flight Had Night Vision Goggles

In a video statement, Hegseth said the helicopter was flown by a "fairly experienced crew" doing a "required annual night evaluation" at the moment of the crash. Hegseth added that the crew was wearing night-vision goggles.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Defense Secretary Attacks DEI Programs At Briefing Into Collision Involving Army Helicopter

At a White House briefing, Hegseth echoed President Donald Trump who, without proof, blamed the crash on Democrats and DEI policies.

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025