'Air capital' mourns after plane crash: What to know about Wichita's aviation history
A devastating plane crash this week has drawn Wichita — known as the "air capital of the world" — and its aviation roots into the national spotlight.
Wichita's ICT airport saw passenger growth and new flights to D.C., before crash
Wichita's Eisenhower National Airport experienced passenger growth and American Airlines added a direct flight to DC a year before the deadly crash.
‘This is now a recovery operation’: At least 28 bodies retrieved from Wichita flight crash near Washington, D.C. airport
An American Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C. was involved in a crash near Reagan Airport Wednesday night.
Air traffic control received no response from helicopter before Wichita flight crash
Air traffic control received no response from a military Black Hawk helicopter seconds before colliding with an American Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C.
D.C. plane crash brings back memories of 1970 Wichita State football tragedy
Wednesday evening's deadly Washington, D.C., plane crash brought back memories of a 1970 crash involving Wichita State University's football team.
‘We are devastated’: Members of US Figure Skating community were on Wichita plane in crash
Several coaches and skaters with the United States figure skating team were on the flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C., that crashed Wednesday night, according to U.S. Figure Skating. The flight is not believed to have any survivors.
American Airlines jet from Wichita collided with helicopter near DC airport, officials say
Officials say more than 60 people were aboard the plane when it and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the Potomac River late Wednesday night.
At least 27 deaths confirmed after inbound plane from Wichita crashes with Black Hawk helicopter near DC airport
Update: Late Wednesday night, CBS News reported that crews recovered at least 18 bodies after an inbound American Airlines flight from Wichita crashed with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport.
Passenger plane that departed from Wichita crashed in DC. What Kansas officials say
Kansas officials are sharing what they know after an American Airlines flight that departed from Wichita crashed in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night.
For Wichita Ice Skaters, Excitement Over National Competition Turns to Horror
Wichita ice skaters were coming off of a high this week, after hosting a national event for the first time—a huge feather in ...
Wichita flight crashes in Washington, D.C. ‘We don’t believe there are any survivors’
The plane collided with a helicopter just before it was scheduled to land. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Wichita Mayor says the ‘terrible tragedy’ will unite Washington and Kansas ‘forever’
In an emotional news conference, the mayor of Wichita, Kansas said her city is grieving the "tragic" plane collision between ...
Wichita Mayor Calls Crash ‘True Tragedy’
Lily Wu, the mayor of Wichita, Kan., where the American Airlines flight originated, said the crash was “a true tragedy.” ...
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu Speaks Out During Press Conference After American Airlines Crash: Cities Will Be ‘Forever’ Linked
We mourn with all those who have been impacted,” Wu said in an emotional press conference on Thursday, Jan. 30. “This is a ...
‘Our hearts are heavy’: City of Wichita holds vigil to honor those who died in AA Flight 5342 crash
The crash on Wednesday night near Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport involved an American Airlines flight from ...
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Wichita hosts community prayer as officials give up hope on finding survivors in Potomac River crash
Wichita, Kansas, the city from where an American Airlines jet departed Wednesday with 64 people on board before crashing ...
‘An unbelievable sorrow’: Senators Marshall, Moran respond to crash involving inbound plane from Wichita
Representing Kansans in Washington, D.C., Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran were among those who spoke at the Reagan ...