Jan 30, 2025 · 40 years ago, a Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge and then fell into the Potomac River, killing 70 of the 74 passengers, and 4 of the 5 crew members, per FAA.

At 4:01 pm EST, it crashed into the 14th Street Bridge across the Potomac River, 0.75 nmi (0.9 mi; 1.4 km) from the end of the runway. The plane hit six cars and a truck on the bridge, and tore away 97 feet (30 m) of the bridge's rail and 41 feet (12 m) of the bridge's wall.

3 days ago · Shortly after, as the 737 became airborne, it failed to maintain adequate lift due to ice accumulation on the wings, and at around 16:01, it struck the northbound span of the heavily congested 14th Street Bridge, which connects the District of Columbia with Arlington County, Virginia, and went into the icy Potomac River.

2 days ago · Joseph Stiley, now 86, used his in-flight experience to avoid death in the 1982 plane crash on the Potomac River. Almost exactly 43 years later, he heard news of the American Airlines crash on the ...

Jan 30, 2025 · On Jan. 13. 1982, 74 people were killed when Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge connecting Arlington, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and fell into the frozen Potomac River.

Jan 30, 2025 · In 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge over the Potomac River. 78 passengers, cabin crew members and motorists died. Just five people survived, and only three are still ...

Jan 30, 2025 · An Air Florida jetliner plunged into the Potomac River last Jan. 13 because an inexperienced crew ignored safety procedures and failed to abort a perilous takeoff or take emergency action...

Jan 30, 2025 · WASHINGTON – 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 ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The crash Wednesday was reminiscent of another air disaster on the Potomac River more than 40 years ago. On Jan. 13, 1982, a passenger jet bound for Tampa, Fla., struck a bridge over the river ...

Jan 12, 2024 · It's been 42 years since Air Florida Flight 90 struck the 14th Street Bridge before plunging into the icy Potomac River. But the daring helicopter rescue and...