American Airlines: 2001-11-12
Date: 2001-11-12 Aircraft: Airbus A300-600 Registration:
N14053 Fatalities: 265 / 260 Incident Overview Facts
- Incident occurred on 2001-11-12 involving American Airlines aircraft N14053 (Airbus A300-600).
- Location: Belle Harbor, NY, United States.
- Fatalities: 265 out of 260 occupants on board.
Investigation Summary
American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in Queens, New York, after vertical stabilizer separation caused by excessive alternating rudder pedal inputs in wake turbulence.