Events tagged with "flight 625"

Historical Events tagged with "flight 625"

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Accidents & Tragedies

American Airlines Flight 625 Crash Overview

April 27th, 1976 48 years ago

American Airlines Flight 625 crashed while attempting to land at Cyril E. King Airport in Saint Thomas, resulting in the deaths of 37 individuals. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft's landing gear failed during a high-wind approach, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the runway. The aircraft was carrying a mix of passengers and crew at the time and had just arrived from the continental United States.