Pilot of American Airlines jet that crashed in Washington DC had Florida ties
One of the pilots of the passenger jet involved in a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. was a native of New York but grew up in Florida, where he learned to fly planes, according to records and statements from those who knew him.
Here are answers to questions Florida residents are asking about DC plane crash
President Trump said the crash was a "tragedy of terrible proportions" and told family members "Our hearts are shattered alongside yours."
DC plane clash: How Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac in 1982
The recent crash and rescue on the icy river between DC and Virginia sparks memories of Air Florida's 1982 disaster.
American Airlines pilot in deadly DC crash was Florida graduate
A pilot on the American Airlines jet that was involved in a deadly crash near Washington D.C. Wednesday night was a graduate of a Florida university, officials confirmed.
Flight 5342 captain in the Washington DC plane crash has Florida ties. What we know
The captain flying the plane with 64 aboard was schooled in Florida. A Blackhawk helicopter collided with Flight 5342 near Ronald Reagan airport.
Multiple flights to, from Orlando impacted after tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C.
Because of the tragic incident, Ronald Reagan National Airport will remain closed until at least 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Flights from SW Florida's RSW to DCA canceled after passenger plane crash in D.C.
Three flights from RSW into Washington D.C.'s DCA have been canceled Thursday after an American Airlines passenger plane collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night.
Here are the victims of the Washington, DC plane crash
As the recovery mission is still underway in the Potomac, some of the victims' identities have been released following the Jan. 29 late evening crash between a commercial airplane and an Army helicopter.
Air Florida Flight 90: What happened when plane crashed into DC's Potomac River in 1982?
Several federal and state investigations have been launched after an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and fell into the Potomac River,
43 years ago, another D.C. plane crash and dramatic rescue on the Potomac River
A dramatic plane crash in frigid temperatures. And a search and rescue that saved lives on the same partially frozen Potomac River. Almost 43 years ago to the day, tragedy struck when a commercial jet − Air Florida Flight 90 − plunged into icy waters shortly after an afternoon takeoff from the same airport where a passenger jet with 64 people aboard collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night.
Florida aviation experts weigh in on DC air tragedy
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Jimmy Patronis wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 1st Congressional District special primary election
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Helicopter, jet collision recalls 1982 Air Florida disaster that left 78 dead
The aircraft experienced difficulty climbing and stalled, striking the 14th Street Bridge and crashing into the ice-covered ...
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Florida 18-year-old arrested in shooting death of teen near apartment complex
An 18-year-old man was arrested a day after a teen was shot to death and left near an apartment complex in Winter Haven.
Florida lawmakers tee up fight with DeSantis after passing immigration bill
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Florida congresswoman wants Trump’s face to be carved on Mount Rushmore
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