Washington DC plane crash: Why Potomac rescue operation was difficult
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Washington DC plane crash: Why Potomac rescue operation was difficult

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Washington DC plane crash: A mid-air collision between a passenger jet carrying 64 flyers and a military helicopter led to a tragic crash into Washington's Potomac River on Wednesday evening, prompting a massive rescue operation in near-freezing conditions. Washington DC plane crash: Debris is seen at the site of the crash, after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River. Washington DC plane crash: Why Potomac search and rescue operation was difficult Addressing a press briefing, Washington Fire chief John Donnelly described the operation as one carried out under “extremely rough” conditions and gave little indication they expected to find anyone alive. What's the biggest question after Washington DC plane crash The crash unfolded in a heavily congested airspace near the US capital, a region which is frequently populated by low-flying commercial aircraft and military helicopters.

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