Air Florida Flight 90 Crash Site (Washington, D.C.)

USA / District of Columbia / Washington / Washington, D.C.
 crash site, historical layer / disappeared object, aircraft crash site
The section of Arland D. Williams Jr. Bridge where Air Florida Flight 90, a Boeing 737-222 (N62AF), crashed on January 13, 1982 after taking-off from Washington National Airport during a heavy snow storm, killing 74 passengers on-board and 4 on the ground. The bridge was renamed for Mr. Williams because of his heroic efforts to save others, which cost him his life.
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Crash attributed to flight crew error in not following proper de-icing procedures just prior to takeoff. In short, ice buildup on wings interfered with the aerodynamics, leading to a loss of lift and subsequent crash.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Florida_Flight_90
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Coordinates:   38°52'25"N   77°2'30"W
This article was last modified 12 years ago