In the days after the tragic American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army Black Hawk collision, the Wichita community has stepped up to support those impacted by the crash.

The city had tried for years to host the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and to get a direct flight to the northeast.

The flight that took off from Wichita, only to meet disaster in Washington, has reminded some residents of past crashes that ...