The aviation agency rejected a version of ocean routing when it revised Newark Airport routes in 1987 because it would have upset flights to and from La Guardia and Kennedy airports, Mr. Hatfield said.
The manufacturer was discussing an incident in 1997 involving another American A-300, which suffered an upset in flight.
Some board members seemed to agree that they wish they had known more sooner about the Florida incident, but they rejected American's contention that the 1997 upset of FLight 903 was a warning incident that could have given the industry knowledge it needed to prevent the crash of Flight 587.
American Airlines had argued vigorously in the last few weeks for putting the design issue first, and said that one reason for the crash was a failure by Airbus, the manufacturer of the plane, to tell all it knew about rudder problems after a different American Airlines plane suffered an upset in flight near West Palm Beach, Fla., in 1997.
Knowing that you as a parent, as well as other passengers, are sensitive to traveling with upset children, flight attendants will do virtually anything to resolve a young flier's woes - just ask!
Aircraft manufacturers recognize the rudder as a tool for recovering from "upsets" in flight.
And in a bolder step, the airline plans to "isolate" its operations at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, which it said was one of its most unreliable hubs, so that delays there will not upset its flights elsewhere in the country.
The Centurions upset top-flight Salford Red Devils to reach round six.
Championship pacesetters Leigh fought back to upset top-flight side Wakefield and set up last eight meeting with another Super League side, Warrington.
Michael Appleton's side, who upset top-flight Swansea in the third round, will play either Newport County or Blackburn Rovers at home.
