American Airlines flights crashes at Queens NY...

[Shannon]

I heard it on the radio on my way back to campus-it makes me so sad!
Is there any word on if there are deaths on the ground?
It scary how fast so many people can lose their lives!
shannon

[Niteshift]

Since govt. officials and the media are reporting at this point that this appears to be an accident, instead of terrorism, this topic is being moved to General Topics.

American Airlines Flight 587 crashes on takeoff in NYC borough of Queens
The flight, an Airbus A300, left JFK airport for Dominican Republic
NYC Port Authority: 246 passengers, 9 crew
Senior administration official: Initial indications of explosion, source unknown
NYC Mayor Giuliani says two crash sites; 12 buildings affected
New York Fire Department dispatches 44 trucks, 200 firefighters
The Pentagon said surveillance flights in the area; no unusual activity reported
American Airlines information number: 1-800-245-0999
http://www.cnn.com

[shooter1201]

The airliner, bound for Jamaica, went down 37 minutes after takeoff. It was 1 hour and 15 minutes late taking off. Witnesses report seeing an explosion in one engine, then the plane spiraling out of control. The plane was capable of carrying 300+ passengers. No word on casualties.

[Mike Tx]

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