Air florida flight 90 crashed in the potomac river 37 years ago today. Florida flight 90 or as i know it in australia flight 90. This would explain why the plane took so long to reach takeoff speed and why the plane stalled and crashed in the potomac. September 23, 1935 january, 1982 was a passenger aboard air florida flight 90, which crashed on takeoff in washington, d. Pages in category disaster television films the following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total. Here is a movie depicting this terrible plane crash. The airplane operated on a flight from washingtonnational airport, dc dca to tampa international airport, fl tpa. C, stalls at 300 feet altitude, strikes a road bridge and crashes into the potomac river, killing a total of 78 people. The four airport films of the 1970s are the cream of the crop and began the disaster film genre using an allstar cast. Start by selecting add to favorites on the info screen of any show, movie or team. Pages in category 1980s disaster films the following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. Disaster on the potomac tv movie 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Disaster on the potomac 1984 full movie george kennedy, from the files of patroni. The madefortelevision film was broadcast in 2010 and released to home media in 2011.
On january, the plane crashed into the 14th street bridge, and then the river, shortly after takeoff, killing most of the 74. As film making and special effects significantly improved, the movies became more of a bigbudget production. Despite the fact that the plane would not leave on time, the air florida personnel had the passengers board. On this day in 1982, an air florida boeing 737222 plunges into the potomac river in washington, d. The death toll was 78, making it washingtons second worst weatherrelated disaster. When the plane took off, the small layer of ice that coated the jet resulted in a harrowing crash and a story of survival agains. On january, 1982, air florida flight 90 crashes into. Air florida flight 90 crashed on the 14th street bridge near washington national airport on. Despite the fact that the plane would not leave on time, the air florida personnel had the passengers board the plane, and by 2. Travel back to 1982 as we take you inside the disaster that captivated a nation. This would explain why the plane took so long to reach takeoff speed and why the plane stalled and crashed in the potomac river.
Jan 12, 2012 2 survivors detail how crash changed their lives. On january, 1982, air florida flight 90 had taken off from washington national airport in arlington county, virginia, just two miles from the white house, bound for fort lauderdale. Disaster on the potomac full 1984 tv movie by vincent smith. The national law enforcement museum, which opened in washington d. Air florida flight 90 crashed on the 14th street bridge near washington national airport on january, 1982. On january, 1982, air florida flight 90 crashes into the 14th street bridge over the potomac river in washington, d. The flight has also been shown on the show when weather changed history on the us based the weather channel. The film introduces the people whose lives will, on january, 1982, intersect on air florida flight 90 from washington, d. Airline disaster is a action disaster film directed by john j.
Jan, 2012 the snowstorm of january, 1982 will always be remembered for the terrible crash of air florida flight 90. Flight 90 disaster on the potomac full 1984 tv movie youtube. There were 74 passengers and five crew members on board. Air florida flight 90 to tampa sat waiting for takeoff for nearly an hour since it had last been deiced. With jeannetta arnette, barry corbin, stephen macht, dinah manoff. Disaster in the sky, flight of the maiden and death flight is a 1977 american madefortelevision air disaster film directed by david lowell rich.
There is a lot of actual footage from the day, as well as accurate representations of aircraft type and airline. The little shepherd of kingdom come 1961 jimmie rodgers full length western movie. On january 1982, air florida flight 90 takes off from a snowy runway in washington d. Produced by abc circle films, the film featured an allstar ensemble television cast. On january, 1982, an air florida boeing 737222 plunges into the potomac river in washington, d. One of six people to initially survive the crash, he helped the other five. The flight was scheduled to depart national airport at 2. Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. This movie follows the main players throughout the day, recreating what. Six of the 79 passengers aboard the plane surface, but only five will make it out alive. Jan, 2017 35 years ago today, air florida flight 90 n62af was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from washington national airport, virginia to fort lauderdale hollywood intl airport, florida with a stopover at tampa international airport, florida. Disaster on the potomac full 1984 tv movie youtube.
Disaster on the potomac tv movie 1984 trivia on imdb. Air florida flight 90 survivor kelly duncan and her husband, john moore, have three children from left, michael, kinsey. The 30 year anniversary of the crash of air florida flight 90. Reviewed in the united states on november 24, 2014. View of a section of air florida flight 90 as it is lifted via crane out of the potomac river, washington d. The crash, caused by bad weather, took place only two miles from the white. Disaster on the potomac 1984 cast and crew helicopter pilots and a maintenance man richard masur rescue survivors of a 1982 washington plane crash.
On january, the plane crashed into the 14th street bridge, and then the river, shortly after takeoff, killing most of the 74 passengers, all but one of the crew, and four bystanders. Jan 09, 2020 on this day in 1982, an air florida boeing 737222 plunges into the potomac river in washington, d. Feb 14, 2020 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Disaster on the potomac movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our gallery section. Mayday at 40,000 ft full movie that lipstick is an explosion of color. The 1982 crash of air florida flight 90 into the potomac river is recalled. Richard masur stephen macht dinah manoff 1984 helicopter pilots and a.
We do the surfing so you can be informed and have a life. Disaster on the potomac is a true story based on the crash of air florida flight 90 on january, 1982 in washington d. Discover top rated, most viewed, and editorial picked air disasters movies on allmovie. Watch air disasters season 5, episode 4 tragedy on the potomac. Many films have been made over the last 73 years that include drama, suspense and tragedy aboard an airplane. The crash was also dramatized in the 1984 madefortv movie flight 90. New plane disaster movie with denzel washington airlines. Disaster on the potomac on the april 1, 1984 nbc sunday night at the movies. Dec 06, 2016 flight 90 disaster on the potomac full 1984 tv movie john mccoy. Disaster on the potomac, also known as florida flight 90 or simply flight no. Flight 90 disaster on the potomac 1984 nbc sunday night at. The snowstorm of january, 1982 will always be remembered for the terrible crash of air florida flight 90. Willis iii and starring meredith baxter, scott valentine, lindsey mckeon and jay beyers. Disaster on the potomac, which aired on april 1, 1984, recreates one of the most horrific air crashes in american history.
Flight 90 disaster on the potomac full 1984 tv movie. Oct 27, 2017 important stuff you wont get from the liberal media. A true story based on the crash of air florida flight 90 on january, 1982 in washington d. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video.
This film tells the true story of the rescue of 5 passengers who were pitched into the chilly potomac river after their air florida jet crashed in. Here is a handy list sorted by movie title, or if you prefer, you m. Now investigators want to know if the flight crew of air florida flight 90 made any other mistakes. Movies to watch but not download a list of 4323 titles. Jun 20, 2018 view of a section of air florida flight 90 as it is lifted via crane out of the potomac river, washington d. Magma volcanic disaster free full movie action scifi by popcornflix. Lunch videodisaster in the potomac air florida flight. A disaster film or disaster movie is a film genre that has an impending or ongoing disaster as its subject and primary plot device. The uli derickson story also marketed as the flight for home video releases along with dvd and bluray reissues is a 1988 american madefortelevision drama film based on the actual hijacking of twa flight 847 as seen through the eyes of uli derickson, the chief flight attendant. Such disasters include natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis or asteroid collisions, accidents such as shipwrecks or airplane crashes, or calamities like worldwide disease pandemics. Casino you can either have the money and the hammer or you can walk outta here you cant have both duration. The crash of flight 90, 2000, with pete stacker, at turner classic movies. This film tells the true story of the rescue of 5 passengers who were pitched into the chilly potomac river after their air florida jet crashed in 1982. Offering tens of thousands of items to choose from.
Disaster on the potomac 1984 helicopter pilots and a maintenance man richard masur rescue survivors of a 1982 washington plane crash. Asn aircraft accident boeing 737222 n62af washington. A boeing 737222 passenger plane, registered n62af, was destroyed in an accident 1,4 km n of washingtonnational airport, dc dca potomac river, united states of america. Jan 06, 2015 now investigators want to know if the flight crew of air florida flight 90 made any other mistakes. N62af, the accident aircraft involved in miami, florida in. Disaster on the potomac definitely worth watching, and not one to miss for plane buffs and movie buffs alike. This movie follows the main players throughout the day, recreating what actually went wrong, who died, and who survived. This movie follows the main players throughout the day, with a lot of care taken to recreate what actually went wrong, who died, and who survived. The causes were ice on the wings and the pilots failure to turn on the engines antifreeze system, causing erroneous engine instrument readings. They find that perhaps the copilot hadnt set enough power to the engines. Disaster on the potomac is a 1984 madefortelevision drama film about air florida flight 90 that crashed into the potomac river.