Flames and heat hindered crash rescue near Detroit
Witnesses describe victims jumping from Northwest Flight 255 as flames engulfed the wreckage near Romulus. Airport workers rushed to aid but heat and burning debris prevented relief efforts. one man sustained a burn while others recounted the blazing scene and a plane impact near a building and cars.
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Suns center Nick Vanos dies in Northwest crash
Phoenix Suns center Nick Vanos was among 153 people killed when Northwest Orient Flight 255 crashed after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Suns General Manager Jerry Colangelo mourned the young star, noting Vanos had shown potential and was likely to start this season after averaging 7.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in his last 16 games.
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Jetliner crash kills 154 in second-worst U.S. disaster
Witnesses described a blazing pod of fire as a Northwest Airlines jet smashed into Middlebelt Road near Detroit. FBI agents searched for signs of bombing while families awaited news. Aboard were 147 passengers and six crew, with injuries reported and a morgue set up at the airport.
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Detroit Jetliner Crash: Relatives Say Girl Was Onboard
Monsignor William Ralph Harvey, retired pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Newport Beach, Calif., said relatives believed the girl was among those on the Detroit jetliner. Clergy comforted families at a sheriff's station near John Wayne Airport, where officials said there were no survivors except possibly the youngster. FAA official Jerry Linton noted that taped conversations with Flight 255 crew had not yet been reviewed.
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Northwest Airlines plagued by labor disputes and vandalism
Unsettled contracts and customer complaints dog Northwest Airlines after its Republic merger. Incidents include a fatal Detroit crash, near collisions, a Palm Beach takeoff abort, and alleged tampering probes. FAA cites a high error rate and security measures, while unions report wage gaps despite wage concessions.
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