In 1993, the Northwest Airlink Flight 5719 crash in Hibbing claimed 18 lives, surpassing the Minneapolis catastrophe to become the deadliest in state history, Convery said.

Firefighter reflects on 36th anniversary of deadly Northwest 255 crash 03:21. ROMULUS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - It's been 36 years since Northwest Flight 255 crashed after taking off from Detroit ...

Many still remember the tragedy that struck Michigan 37 years ago — the deadliest plane crash in the state's history. On Aug. 16, 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed mere minutes after ...

On Aug. 16, 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed mere minutes after takeoff beneath the Interstate 94 overpass on Middlebelt Road near Detroit Metropolitan Airport.