Events tagged with "flight 1420"

Historical Events tagged with "flight 1420"

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Accidents & Tragedies

American Airlines Flight 1420 Crashes on Landing

June 1st, 1999 25 years ago

American Airlines Flight 1420, arriving from Dallas, faced challenges while landing at Little Rock National Airport. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, skidded off the runway during heavy rain while attempting to land amid challenging weather conditions. The crash resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals, with many others injured due to the impact and subsequent fires ignited by the incident. The tragic event prompted a reevaluation of flight safety protocols and procedures during adverse weather conditions.