What happened to AA Flight 587?

On Nov. 12, 2001, American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in Queens, New York, shortly after takeoff. All 260 people aboard the flight bound for the Dominican Republic died, along with five people on the ground. About 90 percent of the passengers were of Dominican descent.

What was Flight 587?

Airbus A300B4-605R
On November 12, 2001, the Airbus A300B4-605R flying the route, crashed into the neighborhood of Belle Harbor, on the Rockaway Peninsula of Queens, New York City, shortly after takeoff. All 260 people aboard the plane (251 passengers and 9 crew members) were killed, along with five people on the ground.

When did American Airlines Flight 587 crash?

November 12, 2001American Airlines Flight 587 / Crash date

Has American Airlines ever had a plane crash?

November 8, 1965: American Airlines Flight 383, a Boeing 727, crashed on approach to Cincinnati airport. The aircraft crashed, killing 58 and leaving four survivors, including a flight attendant, Toni Ketchell. Pilot error was cited.

What was the name of the American Airlines Flight 587?

Flight 587 was a regularly scheduled passenger flight to Las Américas International Airport, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with 2 flight crew members, seven flight attendants, and 251 passengers aboard the plane. Ed States served as the captain, and Sten Molin served as the first officer.

What are the coordinates of the accident site for American Airlines 587?

/  40.57722°N 73.85056°W  / 40.57722; -73.85056  ( accident site) American Airlines Flight 587 was a regularly scheduled international passenger flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.

What is the American Airlines Flight 587 memorial in Rockaway Park?

The American Airlines Flight 587 memorial in Rockaway Park. A memorial was constructed in Rockaway Park, Belle Harbor’s neighboring community, in memory of the 265 victims of the crash at the south end of Beach 116th Street, a major commercial street in the area.

What code of federal regulations does Flight 587 operate under?

Flight 587 operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 on an instrument flight rules flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed at the time of the accident.