The collision between a military helicopter and an American Airlines flight is reminiscent of the crash of an Air Florida flight that went down in the Potomac River on January 13, 1982, killing 78 people.
The collision between a military helicopter and an American Airlines flight that was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington is reminiscent of the crash of an Air Florida flight that went down in the Potomac River on January 13, 1982, killing 78 people.
While accidents involving commercial flights in the United States have become increasingly rare, there have still been several in the last 45 years. Here are the most serious, according to reports from the National Transportation Safety Board.
February 12, 2009
A Colgan Air plane crashed near Buffalo, New York, killing everyone on board the Bombardier DHC-8, including 45 passengers, two pilots, and two flight attendants. One person on the ground was also killed, bringing the death toll to 50.
August 27, 2006
A Comair plane crashed on takeoff in Lexington, Kentucky, after going down the wrong runway and overshooting the end of the runway. 47 passengers and two crew members died.
November 12, 2001
Shortly after takeoff, an American Airlines flight crashed into a residential area in Belle Harbor, New York. All 260 people on board died.
January 31, 2000
An Alaska Airlines flight crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Anacapa Island, California, killing 83 passengers and five crew members.
July 17, 1996
A Trans World Airlines flight crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York, en route to Paris, France. All 230 people on board died.
May 11, 1996
A Valujet Airlines flight crashed in the Everglades about ten minutes after takeoff from Miami International Airport, killing 105 passengers and five crew members.
October 31, 1994
An American Eagle flight crashed in Roselawn, Indiana, killing 64 passengers and four crew members.
September 8, 1994
A USAir flight crashed while attempting to land in Pittsburgh. 127 passengers and five crew members died. The plane was destroyed by impact and fire.
July 19, 1989
A United Airlines flight suffered engine failure and crashed while attempting to land in Sioux City, Iowa, killing 110 passengers and one crew member.
August 16, 1987
A Northwest Airlines flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Romulus, Michigan, striking utility poles, a rental car facility, and the ground. The crash killed 148 passengers and six crew members.
August 2, 1985
A Delta Airlines flight crashed on approach to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport during a thunderstorm. The plane struck a car and two water tanks, killing 134 passengers and crew.
July 9, 1982
A Pan American World Airways flight crashed shortly after takeoff near New Orleans, Louisiana, hitting trees and homes. 145 people on board died.
January 13, 1982
An Air Florida flight crashed into the Potomac River, killing 70 passengers and four crew members. The crash was blamed on bad weather.
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