Community Gathers in Romulus to Mark 39th Anniversary of Northwest Airlines Flight 255 Crash
Families and first responders gathered in Romulus, Michigan, on Sunday to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crash, honoring the 156 victims of the deadliest aviation disaster in Michigan history. The flight crashed shortly after takeoff…
Detroit, MI, August 16, 2026 —
Romulus, Michigan – On Sunday, families and first responders convened in Romulus to observe the 39th anniversary of the Northwest Airlines Flight 255 tragedy. The gathering honored the 156 individuals who lost their lives in the crash, which remains the deadliest aviation disaster in Michigan’s history.
The fateful flight crashed on August 16, 1987, shortly after departing from Detroit Metro Airport. The annual commemoration provides a space for healing and remembrance for those connected to the event.
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