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Passengers evacuated as American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver
Colorado, March 14: An American Airlines flight carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, forcing passengers to evacuate in a chaotic scene. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, had made an emergency landing after experiencing engine trouble mid-flight, CBS News reported.
Flight AA-292 travelling from New York to Delhi diverted after threat email, FIR registered
New Delhi, February 24: A flight travelling from New York to Delhi was diverted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers on board, following a threat email on Monday.
Bomb threat found non-credible: American Airlines after Delhi-bound flight diverted to Rome
New Delhi, February 24: American Airlines has said that the "bomb threat on board", due to which its flight AA 292 from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome and made a dramatic landing on Sunday under fighter escort has been declared "non-credible". However, it said that the Delhi Airport protocol, required the aircraft to be inspected elsewhere before being cleared to land.
Delhi-bound American Airlines flight lands in Rome after 'bomb scare'
Rome, February 24: A Delhi-bound American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from New York was forced to divert to Rome and make a dramatic landing on Sunday under fighter escort due to a 'bomb threat on board', as reported by the New York Post.
King Charles profoundly shocked, saddened by dreadful Washington DC air accident
London, February 2: Britain's King Charles III on Sunday expressed his profound sadness and stated "profoundly shocked and saddened by the dreadful news" of the recent air accident in Washington, DC, which claimed the lives of 64 people.
Crashed American plane had 3 Russian passengers, US State Dept confirms to Russian Embassy
Washington DC, February 1: Three Russian nationals died in the recent plane crash in Washington DC, the Russian Embassy in the US said in a statement, the Russian state media reported on Saturday.
PM Modi offers condolences over Washington Mid-Air Plane Collision
New Delhi, January 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Friday over the mid-air crash which took place in near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC in which 67 people are feared dead.
One of the worst tragedies US citizens express grief over mid-air plane collision in Washington DC
Washington DC, January 31: United States citizens on Thursday expressed grief over the mid-air plane collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC in which 67 people are feared to be dead.
US: Plane had very quick, rapid impact, says NTSB member on mid-air collision
Washington DC, January 31: United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Todd Inman informed that the American Airlines plane had a "very quick, rapid impact" with the US Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC
Washington Plane Collision: Trump blames Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards
Washington DC, January 31: Following the mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead, US President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed former Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama for lowering air safety standards.
US: Donald Trump expresses grief over plane crash, vows to push bar for aviation safety
Washington DC, January 30: US President Donald Trump expressed grief over the loss of lives in the plane crash near Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC calling it a "devastating moment" in the nation's history.
'Deeply saddened, we stand in solidarity with US', PM Modi expresses grief on Washington DC plane collision
New Delhi, Jan 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Washington DC midair plane-helicopter collision and said that India stands in solidarity with the people of the US.
No survivors expected in aircraft collision in Washington, says fire chief
Washington, Jan 31: Washington D.C. Fire Chief has said that there are likely no survivors in the mid-air collision of a passenger plane and helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.
28 bodies recovered from Washington DC mid-air crash
Washington, Jan 30: Rescue teams have recovered 27 bodies of passengers of the American Airlines plane and one from the US army Black Hawk helicopter that were involved in a mid-air collision, officials said Thursday morning, adding they don't believe there are any survivors.
Officials confirm no survivors in Washington midair plane collision
Washington DC, January 30: After the midair collision over the Potomac River in Washington, authorities said that they no longer expect to find any survivors, and efforts have shifted to a recovery mission, according to DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly, according to a report by CNN.
Kremlin confirms Russian figure skaters among victims of Washington plane crash
Moscow, January 30: The Kremlin on Thursday confirmed that Russian figure skaters, along with other Russian nationals, were among those aboard the aircraft that crashed in Washington, according to a report by TASS.
No survivors found yet after American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter collide near Reagan Airport DC
Washington, DC, January 30: A large-scale search operation is underway after a tragic mid-air collision between a American Airlines plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, DC On Wednesday night, the collision resulted in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River, CNN reported.
Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says both aircraft are in water and rescue operation underway in Potomac River
Washington, DC, January 30: Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has confirmed that "both aircraft are in the water" and 64 people were flying in the American Airlines aircraft and three were aboard the military helicopter that collided mid-air. She said that the fire department and EMS supported by the fire departments and police departments from across Washington metropolitan region are executing rescue operation in the Potomac River.
At least 2 bodies found after American Airlines plane with 64 on board crashes near Reagan National Airport DC
Washington, DC, January 30: A commercial airliner beings operated by PSA for American Airlines collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, resulting in a crash into the Potomac River.
US: American Airlines flight crashes at Reagan National Airport in Washington DC
Washington DC, January 30: US Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said that a PSA Airline Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet had collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to runway 22 at Reagan Washington National Airport at around 9 pm. local time. PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas.
Washington: Plane collides mid-air with helicopter near airport, rescue ops on
New Delhi, Jan 30: A tragic mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River near Washington, US, involving American Airlines Flight 5342, and a Black Hawk helicopter.