What to know about the Bombardier CRJ700, the jet involved in deadly D.C. crash
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What to know about the Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet
The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet was among the most popular types of aircraft to land at Reagan Airport in Washington.
The Bombardier CRJ-700 in the American Airlines crash was a safe and reliable workhorse for short-haul routes
The jet's sterling safety record won't help Bombardier, however, as the Quebec manufacturer divested its aircraft programs to focus on private jets for business customers and the ultra-wealthy.
What we know about American Airlines CRJ 700
Here is a photo of a standard PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 series regional jet, from the American Airlines website.
American Airlines Flight 5342: plane model, years in service, safety record, flight and accident history
The airliner involved in the DCA crash came into service 20 years ago and averaged around 50 flights per year.
Here's what we know about the 2 aircraft that crashed over the Potomac, near DCA
Here are images of the two aircrafts involved in the crash, taken from airline websites and directly manufacturers.