Flight 3407 family members react to Washington DC crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. — For many in Western New York, the deadly mid-air collision in Washington D.C. serving as déjà vu. A painful reminder of a tragedy nearly 16 years past: the crash of Continental Flight 3407 in Clarence Center.
'Our hearts break for the families': Flight 3407 families react to DC plane crash
Families in Western New York are reacting to the tragic news of a plane crash in Washington, D.C. after going 16 years without a commercial plane crash in the U.S.
Prior to DC plane crash, last major US air disaster killed 50 near Buffalo: A look back
Continental Airlines Flight 3407 crashed into a house in Clarence Center, killing everyone on board the plane.
DC's fatal commercial plane accident worst for U.S. since Flight 3407
With 67 fatalities, Wednesday's crash was the worst in terms of lives lost since the 2001 crash were 265 people died just outside of suburban New York when a jetliner crashed. It's also the first crash of its magnitude involving a domestic commercial air carrier since the Flight 3407 crash in Clarence Center.
Last major commercial airliner plane crash before D.C. tragedy departed from Newark
The grim event recalls the last time a major airline crash occurred, when Flight 3407 departed from New Jersey nearly 16 years ago.
DC plane crash marks first major commercial crash in US in more than 15 years
Wednesday's crash involving an American Airlines flight and Black Hawk helicopter marked the first commercial crash on U.S. soil in more than 15 years.
Remembering America's last deadly commercial plane crash 16 years later
Families impacted by the 2009 plane crash in Buffalo are grieving for those affected by the American Airlines crash in Washington D.C.
Here are some of the deadliest plane crashes in US history
American Airlines jet with 60 passengers aboard has collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.
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.
Factbox-Washington DC Plane Crash: What We Know About the Investigation
A preliminary report of the investigation will be issued in 30 days and a final report is expected within 12-18 months. (Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh and David Shepardson; Editing by Nick Zieminski) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
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'Brings back all those memories': Retired NYS Trooper reflects on Flight 3407 crash in wake of DC crash
Steven Nigrelli was a captain with the New York State Police and was a first responder to the crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence Center.