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.
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 collision.
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.
Factbox-Deadly US Airline Crashes Since 2001
These are the last 10 deadly airline crashes to occur in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. National Transportation Board and the Flight Safety Foundation's Aviation Safety Network: A Colgan Air turboprop crashed on approach to landing in Buffalo,
American Airlines CEO says company is focused on needs of passengers, families and crew after midair collision
CEO of American Airlines Robert Isom made a statement in the early morning hours following a midair collision between AA flight 5342 and a military Black Hawk helicopter.
American Airlines CEO issues statement on midair collision
Robert Isom provided an update after an Army Black Hawk collided with an AA plane coming in for a landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. (Credit: American Airlines)
American Airlines CEO offers condolences on D.C. plane crash
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom released a statement on the collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, and shared a hotline number for people with loved ones on board to call for information.
Devastated American Airlines CEO Releases Emotional Update on D.C. Crash
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom got emotional in a new video published Thursday where he mourned the 67 victims involved in an aircraft collision in Washington, DC Wednesday night. “Today is a devastating day for our American Airlines family,
Black Hawk black box and two from American Airlines plane recovered
Victims are being named after an American Airlines flight crashed with a Black Hawk by Reagan National Airport, leaving no survivors.
‘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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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 ...
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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.
Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
The union for air traffic controllers recommended to its members that they not accept Tuesday’s offer, because the FAA had ...
The final minutes of American Airlines flight 5342
Business Insider reviewed official briefings, flight data, and air traffic control audio tapes to piece together what ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses
Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system ...
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 ...