On This Day January 13 1982 – Air Florida Flight 90 Crashed Into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington D.C.

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On This Day January 13 1982 – Air Florida Flight 90 Crashed Into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington D.C..

On this day January 13 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington D.C. shortly after takeoff before plunging into the Potomac River. The disaster occurred during severe winter weather, with snow ice and poor visibility contributing to one of the deadliest aviation accidents in U.S. history.

The crash resulted in the deaths of 78 people, including four motorists who were on the bridge at the time of impact. The tragedy shocked the nation and led to sweeping...
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