American Airlines Stories
American Airlines Flight From New York To New Delhi Diverted To Rome Over 'Bomb Scare'
Italian fighter jets scrambled Sunday to intercept an American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi, India, over a "bomb scare" that turned out to be a hoax.
American Airlines Starts Allowing Customers To Share Apple AirTag Info To Find Lost Bags
The carrier joined 18 other airlines that already allow passengers to share the location of their luggage.
Black Box From Black Hawk Helicopter Reveals Factors That May Have Contributed to Deadly DC Crash
New data revealing factors that potentially led to the deadly crash on January 29 has been recovered from the Black Hawk helicopter's black box.
American Airlines Pilot Goes Viral with Emotional Message to Nervous Passengers Following DC Plane Crash: 'I Have No Higher Calling Than Carefully Transporting You'
A video of an American Airlines pilot reassuring the passengers over the flight intercom before takeoff has made rounds on social media in the wake of the recent deadly aircraft accident occurring near Ronald Reagan National Airport last Wednesday.
Less Than 10% of US Airport Towers Have Enough Air Traffic Controllers: Report
A nationwide air traffic controller shortage is raising aviation safety concerns, as a new report reveals critical understaffing at U.S. airport towers amid the deadly Washington, D.C., collision.
U.S. Imposes Helicopter Flight Restrictions After DC Crash
The deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., prompted concerns over crowded airspace.
NTSB Has 'High Level of Confidence' It Will Get 'Full Download' From Flight Data Recorder Recovered From DC Crash
NTSB announced investigators have successfully recovered critical flight records from the fatal crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and passenger plane.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Demands House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Apologize for Call to Fight Trump's Agenda
Marjorie Taylor Greene has demanded an apology from House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries for comments he made at a press conference on Friday, including vows to fight President Donald Trump's agenda.
Shocking New Footage of DC Midair Collision Shows Terrifying Moment of Impact Between American Airlines Plane and Black Hawk Helicopter
A new video of the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC's airspace has begun circulating on social media, showcasing a different perspective on the tragic incident.
Top Republican Overseeing FAA Says DEI Didn't Have 'Anything to Do' With DC Plane Crash
The top Republican overseeing the FAA has officially stated that DEI policies did not have "anything to do" with the Washington, DC, plane crash.
Ex-Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot Says '3 Different Things' Went Wrong in DC Plane Collision
A former Black Hawk helicopter pilot said that "three different things" went wrong in the Washington, DC, plane crash earlier this week.
FAA Shuts Down Route Used By Black Hawk Helicopter In Horrific Mid-Air DC Crash
All 67 people aboard the chopper and American Airlines plane were killed in the collision near Reagan National Airport
7 Friends Returning From Duck Hunt In Kansas Among American Airlines Victims: 'It Was A Boys Trip'
They were among the 67 killed in the collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport
Bombshell FAA Report Reveals Control Tower Was Understaffed Before DC Plane Crash: 'Not Normal'
A bombshell report revealed that the control tower where pilots were receiving instructions from was understaffed before the plane crash in Washington, DC.
Republicans Rush to Defend Trump's Claim that DCA Plane Crash Was Caused By 'DEI'
Republicans are beginning to support President Donald Trump's claims that the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter occurring in Washington DC was somehow caused by diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) implemented at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Figure Skater Aboard American Airlines Flight Shared Chilling Final Photo From Inside Plane Before Horrific Crash
A young figure skater on the US team who had been on the American Airlines flight that suffered a collision with a Black Hawk helicopter mid-air posted a tragic final photo to social media after boarding the plane.
New Trump Transportation Secretary Responds to Horrific Plane Crash: 'Obviously It Is Not Standard to Have Aircraft Collide'
The Trump administration's new Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, has acknowledged the collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines domestic flight mid-air, calling the accident "absolutely" preventable.
Father Identifies Pilot Killed In American Airlines Crash: 'It Hurts So Bad'
"I know I'll see him again but my heart is breaking," Tim Lilley said of his son, Sam. The elder Lilley is a former U.S. Army pilot.
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.
American Airlines Stock Takes A Hit After Deadly Potomac River Crash
American Airlines stock was declining amidst an NTSB-led investigation involving its passenger jet collision with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
President Trump Points Blame At Democrats In First Public Comments On American Airlines Tragedy
Trump spoke to the media about the crash at the White House on Thursday morning.
Figure Skater Scheduled to Fly on Doomed American Airlines Flight Was Banned From Boarding Because His Dog Was Too Large
The American figure skater was banned from boarding the flight because his dog was too large to fit in a carrier, prompting him to make the drive instead.
Former Champion Russian Figure Skaters Evgenia Shishkova And Vadim Naumov Among Victims Of American Airlines Crash
U.S. Figure Skating said in a statement that "several members" of the skating community were aboard Flight 5342.
Husband Of American Airlines Passenger Reveals Final Texts Before Mid-Air Crash: 'I'm Just Praying Someone Is Pulling Her Out Of The River'
Hamaad Raza says his wife was one of the passengers onboard the American Airlines plane that crashed with an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night.
American Airlines CEO Reacts To Crash Involving Black Hawk Helicopter: 'Deep Sorrow'
Robert Isom cautioned patience as the investigation unfolds after the collision Wednesday evening near Reagan National Airport.
Aviation Expert Makes Key Observation As Cause Of Deadly American Airlines Crash Remains Unknown
Questions were raised about the traffic alert and collision avoidance system known as TCAS which is used in commercial aircraft.
US, Russian Figure Skaters Among Victims On American Airlines Plane That Plummeted Into Frigid Potomac After Mid-Air Crash
U.S. Figure Skating said it is "devastated by this unspeakable tragedy." 64 people were on the American Airlines flight and 3 Army personnel were on the helicopter.
America Airlines Plane Carrying 64 Collides With Helicopter, Crashes In Washington, DC
A US Army official said the helicopter involved was a Black Hawk carrying three soldiers -- their status currently unknown. They had been on a "training flight," a separate military spokesperson said in a statement. Washington police said "there is no confirmed information on casualties at this time."
President Donald Trump Reacts To American Airlines and Black Hawk Collision: 'God Bless Their Souls'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared the message on X.
American Airlines Wing Clips United Plane's Tail At O'Hare
Hundreds of passengers had to transfer to another aircraft at O'Hare airport after the "small" runway incursion.