TRAGEDY AND ARE HOLDING THE VICTIMS FAMILIES IN THEIR HEARTS. RIGHT NOW, FLIGHTS TO AND FROM D.C. WERE CANCELED ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN THE WAKE OF THE CRASH. THIS AFTERNOON. 1:00 AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT FROM DES MOINES TO D.C. IS ALSO CANCELED. THERE AREN’T ANY OTHER FLIGHTS SCHEDULED TO GO TO D.C. FROM DES MOINES FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. AND RIGHT NOW, CREWS ARE ALSO WORKING TO FIX A WATER MAIN BREAK AT THE DES MOINES AIRPORT. THE AIRPORT FIRST REPORTED ISSUES AROUND 6:00 THIS MORNING. THERE ARE GOING TO BE LIMITED RESTROOMS OPEN FOR PASSENGERS ON THE CONCOURSE, SO PLAN AHEAD IF YOU’RE FLYING TODAY. YOU CAN STILL ACCESS FOOD AND DRINK AT MILL
Des Moines flights to Washington D.C. canceled after passenger plane, Army helicopter collision
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Updated: 12:09 PM CST Jan 31, 2025
Two flights from Des Moines to Washington D.C. have been canceled Friday after a passenger plane collided with an Army helicopter late Wednesday night.Video above: Federal investigation underway into deadly crash near Reagan National AirportAccording to flydsm.com, American Airlines flights scheduled to depart from Des Moines at 5:55 a.m. and 1:01 p.m. were canceled. As of 7:30 am., a flight arriving at 12:11 p.m. from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was still on schedule. An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth, scheduled to arrive in Des Moines at 12:30 p.m., has also been canceled, as has a departing flight to Dallas-Fort Worth scheduled for 1:01 p.m. More coverage:Divers continue recovery efforts in Potomac River amid probe into DC midair tragedyHere are the victims of the Washington, DC plane crashHere are some of the deadliest plane crashes in US history, including Flight 232 in IowaPlane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programs, including Iowa State cross country WATCH: Emergency crews search for victims after crash near Reagan National Airport» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play WATCH: Crews working to fix water main break at Des Moines International Airport'I just broke down crying': Local figure skating club reacts to loss of athletes, coaches and families in midair plane crashWATCH: How Des Moines Airport prepares for emergenciesWATCH: FAA report reveals staffing issues during Potomac mid-air collision
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two flights from Des Moines to Washington D.C. have been canceled Friday after a passenger plane collided with an Army helicopter late Wednesday night.
Video above: Federal investigation underway into deadly crash near Reagan National Airport
, American Airlines flights scheduled to depart from Des Moines at 5:55 a.m. and 1:01 p.m. were canceled. As of 7:30 am., a flight arriving at 12:11 p.m. from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was still on schedule.
An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth, scheduled to arrive in Des Moines at 12:30 p.m., has also been canceled, as has a departing flight to Dallas-Fort Worth scheduled for 1:01 p.m.
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WATCH: Emergency crews search for victims after crash near Reagan National Airport
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