    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [June 2, 1999]
    [Page 872]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Crash Landing of American Airlines Flight 1420 at
    Little Rock National Airport
    June 2, 1999

        Hillary and I were saddened to learn of the terrible crash landing
    of American Airlines Flight 1420 at Little Rock National Airport late
    last night. We join the American people in extending our deepest
    sympathies to the families of those who died or were injured.
        Our Government is doing everything possible to aid the victims and
    help determine the cause of this tragedy. Family assistance counselors
    and other personnel from the National Transportation Safety Board are
    already on the ground in Little Rock, and FAA inspectors are assisting
    the NTSB. I have asked my staff to update me on our efforts throughout
    the day. I ask all Americans to remember in their prayers the passengers
    and their families.