DC, Kansas and Wichita

Kansas lawmakers vow to find answers after Wichita plane crash in DC
House and Senate lawmakers from Kansas released a bipartisan statement on the tragic American Airlines crash Wednesday night in Washington, D.C.
Kansas governor orders flags lowered after deadly crash of flight from Wichita to DC
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly ordered that flags be immediately lowered to half-staff in mourning of the deadly airplane crash.
‘Nothing short of a nightmare’: Kansas officials react to Wichita flight crash in DC
A passenger jet carrying around 60 in a direct flight from Wichita collided with a Black Hawk military helicopter near the Potomac River.
Flags across Kansas lowered in honor of deadly plane crash victims
TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - Flags across the state will be lowered in honor of dozens of victims killed in a plane crash. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly ordered flags to fly at half-staff until sundown on Thursday, Feb. 6. It is believed 67 people died in a mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
Passenger plane that departed from Wichita crashed in DC. What Kansas officials say
Kansas officials are sharing what they know after an American Airlines flight that departed from Wichita crashed in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night.
Here’s what to do if you might have had loved ones on Kansas flight that crashed in DC
The National Transportation Safety Board’s website tells people to call the airline immediately after a possible crash if they believe their loved one was on board. The NTSB, who is likely to investigate the crash, can also be contacted at [email protected] and 202-314-6185.
Wichita, Kansas officials mourn victims of fatal plane crash in DC
Kansas officials reacted to the fatal plane crash in D.C., saying the tragedy will "unite those in Washington D.C. and Wichita, Kansas, forever."
Wichita Mayor says the ‘terrible tragedy’ will unite Washington and Kansas ‘forever’
In an emotional news conference, the mayor of Wichita, Kansas said her city is grieving the "tragic" plane collision between ...
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Kansas couple among 60 passengers on flight from Wichita that collided with Army helicopter
An American Airlines jet from Wichita with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army ...
‘This is now a recovery operation’: At least 28 bodies retrieved from Wichita flight crash near Washington, D.C. airport
An American Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C. was involved in a crash near Reagan Airport Wednesday night.
Wichita has endured other aviation disasters through the years
Throughout aviation history, plane crashes associated with Wichita have been rare. In fact, Wednesday’s crash of a American Airlines Flight 5342 is the only major fatality accident involving a ...
Mayor Lily Wu Says Wichita Was 'Honored' to Receive Direct Flight Route to D.C. Last Year, Cities Will Be 'Forever' Linked
The two cities involved in the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 will be 'forever' linked, according to Wichita, Kan.
Who is Jerry Moran? What to know about Kansas senator, role in flight regulation amid crash
Kansas, has taken the nonstop flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C., dozens of times since the route became available about ...
Ogallala Aquifer decline worsens in Kansas, hitting southwest hardest
Water officials noted that western Kansas became a feedlot and crop production powerhouse, leading producers to believe ...