'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 is resilient’; Kansans continue to grieve after devastating plane crash leaves no survivors
The community continues to grieve after a devastating plane crash from Wichita to D.C. on Wednesday night.“We have been told that there are no survivors. We mourn with all those who have been impacted.
Kansas lawmakers vow to find answers after Wichita plane crash in DC
House and Senate lawmakers from Kansas released a bipartisan statement on the tragic American Airlines crash Wednesday night in Washington, D.C.
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.
Wichita officials give updates on deadly DCA plane crash
Officials from Wichita, Kansas provide updates on the deadly plane crash at DCA. In order to enable safe flight, airspace is split into categories ranging from very tightly controlled areas around airports to other zones – mostly rural – where rules are much more relaxed.
American Airlines jet from Wichita collided with helicopter near DC airport, officials say
Authorities late Wednesday rushed boats into the water to search for survivors. President Donald Trump was briefed on what he called a "terrible accident" and was monitoring the response. Authorities had no initial estimates of injuries or deaths.
‘My heart sunk’: Rural Kansas couple in deadly Wichita flight crash remembered as sweet, kind
Bob Schrock and his wife, Lori Schrock, perished on Wednesday night – two of the 60 passengers aboard American Airlines ...
Wichita, a city linked to aviation glory and tragedy, is again grieving
The flight that took off from Wichita, only to meet disaster in Washington, has reminded some residents of past crashes that ...
Prayer vigil held in Wichita, Kansas following DC air disaster
A community prayer vigil was held in Wichita, Kansas in the wake of a deadly crash between a passenger jet from Wichita and ...
Mayor Lily Wu Says Wichita Was 'Honored' to Receive Direct Flight Route to D.C. Last Year, Cities Will Be 'Forever' Linked
The two cities involved in the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 will be 'forever' linked, according to Wichita, Kan.
Civil rights attorney, former Miss Kansas contestant among those killed in plane collision near DC
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - As families and communities continue to identify victims in Wednesday night’s plane crash near Washington, D.C., there’s now news that a well-known civil rights ...
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 Prayer Vigil Draws Hundreds
Hundreds of mourners turned out to Wichita City Hall in Kansas on Thursday afternoon, some wiping away tears, to share their ...
American Airlines flights from Wichita to DC resume Friday following deadly collision
Officials say there are no survivors after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter in Washington.
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14 prominent people in figure skating perish in Washington-area airplane-helicopter crash
Two teenage figure skaters, their mothers and two former world champions who were coaching at a historic Boston club were among the 14 members of the skating community killed when an American Airlines ...