American Airlines Flight 587, Aviation accident in the United States of America
American Airlines Flight 587 was an international passenger flight.
The aircraft crashed into the Queens neighborhood of New York City in 2001.
The crash deeply impacted the Dominican community in New York.
Following the incident, airline safety protocols were scrutinized and improved.
Flight 587 is the second-deadliest aviation accident on U.S. soil.
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