Watch live: Recovery of DC plane crash wreckage continues after first parts removed from Potomac River
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: Recovery of DC plane crash wreckage continues after first parts removed from Potomac River

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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live from the Potomac River on Tuesday, 4 February, where recovery efforts continue after an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter collided and crashed into the water river near Washington DC’s Reagan National Airport. On Monday, crews from the US Army Corps of Engineers used large cranes to remove parts of the jet that was involved in the deadliest US air disaster in almost 25 years on 29 January. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said divers still need to find the bodies of 12 victims and are committed to the dignified recovery of remains.

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Washington DC plane crash: All major pieces of the wreckage have been recovered, NTSB says
1 month, 1 week ago

Washington DC plane crash: All major pieces of the wreckage have been recovered, NTSB says

CNN  

CNN — All major pieces of the American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter that collided last week in Washington, DC, have been recovered, the National Transportation Safety Board announced Saturday. Investigators were searching for wreckage from last week’s deadly midair collision and conducted an overnight scan of the Potomac River where the aircraft fell using advanced imaging technology to …

Federal officials recover wreckage of Black Hawk chopper involved in Washington DC mid-air collision
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Federal officials recover wreckage of Black Hawk chopper involved in Washington DC mid-air collision

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, the authorities also recovered some additional parts of the American Airlines plane that was about to land at the Reagan National Airport when it collided with the helicopter Authorities with the NTSB, in coordination with SUPSALV, recover the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, along the Potomac River, in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 6, 2025. @NTSB_Newsroom via X The authorities in …

All 67 bodies from Washington air disaster now recovered
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

All 67 bodies from Washington air disaster now recovered

Raw Story  

Salvage crews have recovered the bodies of all 67 people killed when a passenger plane and a US Army helicopter collided near Washington and plunged into the Potomac River, officials said Tuesday. So far crews have retrieved pieces including the right wing, a center section of the fuselage, part of the left wing, the tail cone and rudder, the National …

Bodies of all 67 DC crash victims recovered as safety officials say Army Blackhawk was flying too high
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bodies of all 67 DC crash victims recovered as safety officials say Army Blackhawk was flying too high

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The remains of all …

Five air traffic controllers grilled over moments that led to DC plane crash with helicopter as investigators issue somber update
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five air traffic controllers grilled over moments that led to DC plane crash with helicopter as investigators issue somber update

Daily Mail  

Five air traffic controllers who were working on the night of the fatal collision between a plane and helicopter over Washington DC have been questioned on their role in the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing to probe Wednesday night's tragedy after first responders finally pulled all 67 bodies from the Potomac River. Investigators are developing a detailed …

Engine and wreckage recovered from Potomac river after deadly air collision near DC
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Engine and wreckage recovered from Potomac river after deadly air collision near DC

Firstpost  

Authorities have said the operation to remove the plane will take several days and they will then work to remove the military helicopter involved Rescue and salvage crews with cranes pull up the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in Arlington, Va. AP Salvage crews have recovered an engine and …

Washington DC plane crash: Bodies of all victims have been recovered from river where jet collided with Black Hawk
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: Bodies of all victims have been recovered from river where jet collided with Black Hawk

CNN  

Washington, DC CNN — Crews working at the site of the deadliest aviation disaster in a generation have recovered all 67 victims of the collision between two aircraft over the Potomac River in Washington, DC, officials said Tuesday. “NTSB needs additional information to verify data points from the Black Hawk,” the agency said in a post on X, adding that …

Remains of all 67 victims of D.C. plane-chopper collision have been recovered, officials say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Remains of all 67 victims of D.C. plane-chopper collision have been recovered, officials say

LA Times  

A piece of wreckage is lifted onto a salvage vessel near the site in the Potomac River of a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Arlington, Va. The remains of all 67 victims of last week’s midair collision of an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation’s capital have …

Salvage crews recover part of plane in fatal Washington crash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Salvage crews recover part of plane in fatal Washington crash

Raw Story  

Salvage crews on Monday recovered part of the fuselage of a passenger plane that plunged into the Potomac River last week after colliding with a US Army helicopter, killing 67 people. A large crane assisted by a smaller one gingerly pulled the twisted wreckage of the Bombardier CRJ-700 operated by American Eagle airlines out of the water and placed it …

Crews Begin Removing Plane, Helicopter Wreckage From Potomac River
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Crews Begin Removing Plane, Helicopter Wreckage From Potomac River

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ARLINGTON, Va. — Salvage crews have removed a large portion of a commercial jet from the Potomac River near Washington’s Reagan National Airport on Monday, five days after a midair collision last week that killed 67 people. The crash between the American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter over Washington D.C. on Wednesday was the deadliest U.S. …

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision

Hindustan Times  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Crews were on scene on the Potomac River on Monday to retrieve the submerged wreckage of an airliner and an Army helicopter that collided midair last week in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision Authorities have recovered and identified 55 of the 67 …

Salvage crews recover engine, large portion of jet from river after deadly air collision near DC
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Salvage crews recover engine, large portion of jet from river after deadly air collision near DC

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Salvage crews have recovered an engine and large pieces of fuselage and are working to retrieve a wing from the wreckage of a commercial airliner involved in last week’s midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport, officials said Monday. AP AUDIO: Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision AP correspondent Ed …

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Crews were on the scene …

Watch live: View of DC plane crash site as officials continue search for 12 victims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: View of DC plane crash site as officials continue search for 12 victims

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Recovery of DC jet wreckage begins as investigators review new information
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Recovery of DC jet wreckage begins as investigators review new information

CNN  

Washington CNN — Just offshore from the towering national monuments of Washington, a tall crane now hovers over the Potomac River. Inman said the Bombardier jet’s flight data recorder gives an altitude reading of about 325 feet at the time of impact, but air traffic controllers never had an indication the helicopter went above 200 feet. “They have gotten information, …

Recovery of DC jet wreckage begins as investigators review new information
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Recovery of DC jet wreckage begins as investigators review new information

CNN  

Washington CNN — Just offshore from the towering national monuments of Washington, a tall crane now hovers over the Potomac River. Inman said the Bombardier jet’s flight data recorder gives an altitude reading of about 325 feet at the time of impact, but air traffic controllers never had an indication the helicopter went above 200 feet. “They have gotten information, …

Inside the grueling effort to recover the bodies of all 67 victims from the mangled wreckage of DC plane collision
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inside the grueling effort to recover the bodies of all 67 victims from the mangled wreckage of DC plane collision

CNN  

CNN — Families were waiting at the airport to welcome home loved ones when their plane, just minutes from landing, collided midair with a military helicopter in a fiery explosion, plunging 67 lives full of promise into the cold, inky waters of the Potomac River. “Now that it’s a recovery operation, it’s much more important to preserve evidence so they …

Inside the grueling effort to recover the bodies of all 67 victims from the mangled wreckage of DC plane collision
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inside the grueling effort to recover the bodies of all 67 victims from the mangled wreckage of DC plane collision

CNN  

CNN — Families were waiting at the airport to welcome home loved ones when their plane, just minutes from landing, collided midair with a military helicopter in a fiery explosion, plunging 67 lives full of promise into the cold, inky waters of the Potomac River. “Now that it’s a recovery operation, it’s much more important to preserve evidence so they …

Trump won't visit Washington DC plane crash site because it's 'the water': 'You want me to go swimming?’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump won't visit Washington DC plane crash site because it's 'the water': 'You want me to go swimming?’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump responded sarcastically to questions about whether he would …

Washington DC plane crash: Here's the full list of victims
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: Here's the full list of victims

Hindustan Times  

The ghastly plane crash between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., has resulted in the recovery of at least 40 bodies, wiping out entire families and claiming the lives of several, including a TikTok skating star, a renowned athlete couple, and all four flight crew members. U.S. Coast Guard, …

Navy SEAL stunned by Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt's confronting question about DC plane crash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Navy SEAL stunned by Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt's confronting question about DC plane crash

Daily Mail  

A former Navy SEAL was evidently rattled when Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt posed a chilling question about Wednesday night's crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter in Washington DC plane. Jake Zwieg, an aviation expert who served in the Navy, appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss and analyze the details surrounding the tragedy that …

Washington DC plane crash: Black box from commercial flight recovered; 28 bodies pulled out | Latest updates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: Black box from commercial flight recovered; 28 bodies pulled out | Latest updates

Hindustan Times  

Washington DC plane crash: A passenger jet collided with an Army helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington DC on Wednesday. Washington DC plane crash: Emergency response units search near the crash site of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after an accident last night while on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 …

DC plane crash: What we know about the victims and ongoing investigation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC plane crash: What we know about the victims and ongoing investigation

Al Jazeera  

Young figure skaters Spencer Lane and Jinna Han were among those on the American Airlines flight that collided with the Black Hawk helicopter. All 67 people on board an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter that collided in midair while the plane was landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, DC, are believed to be dead, …

No survivors in Washington plane crash: Why recovering bodies from Potomac River is challenging
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No survivors in Washington plane crash: Why recovering bodies from Potomac River is challenging

Firstpost  

Over 300 personnel have been pressed into search and rescue operations in the freezing waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 64 people collided with a US Army helicopter last night. AFP At least 28 people are confirmed dead after an American Airlines jet collided midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter while trying to …

No survivors in American Airlines crash, 28 bodies recovered after midair collision in Washington
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No survivors in American Airlines crash, 28 bodies recovered after midair collision in Washington

Live Mint  

There are likely no survivors in the American Airlines passenger aircraft and military helicopter crash over the Potomac river in Washington, US officials said on Thursday. At least 28 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, said Washington Fire Chief John Donnelly, adding that the department is now switching from rescue to recovery. “We are now at a point …

All 67 passengers feared dead in Washington DC plane crash, 28 bodies recovered from river — 10 things to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

All 67 passengers feared dead in Washington DC plane crash, 28 bodies recovered from river — 10 things to know

Live Mint  

Washington DC Plane Crash: Multiple bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River in Washington DC after the collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter. Authorities have Passengers on the jet included a group of figure skaters, their coaches and family members who were returning from a development camp held after the national US Figure Skating Championships in …

Washington DC plane crash: Why Potomac rescue operation was difficult
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: Why Potomac rescue operation was difficult

Hindustan Times  

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. 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 …

How disaster over the Potomac unfolded: Minute-by-minute reconstruction shows how American Airlines jet carrying 64 hit Black Hawk helicopter in mid-air before plunging into river, leaving no survivor
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How disaster over the Potomac unfolded: Minute-by-minute reconstruction shows how American Airlines jet carrying 64 hit Black Hawk helicopter in mid-air before plunging into river, leaving no survivor

Daily Mail  

America suffered a fresh tragedy when a packed passenger jet collided with a US Army helicopter and plunged into Washington DC's Potomac River. Surveillance footage taken from inside the airport also captured the moment the two collided in midair Rescue boats search the waters of the Potomac River for survivors after the deadly plane crash Emergency response teams are seen …

No survivors found yet after passenger plane and military helicopter collide in Washington DC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No survivors found yet after passenger plane and military helicopter collide in Washington DC

Op India  

A large-scale search operation is underway after a tragic mid-air collision between a American Airlines plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, DC On Wednesday night, the collision resulted in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River, CNN reported. The collision occurred at a time when the airport was busy, with 858 flights …

American Airlines CEO issues heartfelt message to family on tragic collision after plane carrying 64 and Black Hawk crashed in DC Airport
1 month, 3 weeks ago

American Airlines CEO issues heartfelt message to family on tragic collision after plane carrying 64 and Black Hawk crashed in DC Airport

Daily Mail  

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has issued a heartfelt message to family members whose loved ones were onboard a passenger flight that crashed with a military helicopter Wednesday night. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has issued a heartfelt message to family members whose loved ones were onboard a passenger flight that crashed with a military helicopter Wednesday night Multiple fatalities …

Washington DC plane crash: At least 18 bodies pulled from Potomac River, aircraft split in 2 after collision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: At least 18 bodies pulled from Potomac River, aircraft split in 2 after collision

Hindustan Times  

At least 18 bodies were pulled from the Potomac River after an American Airlines regional jet reportedly collided midair with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a police official has said, according to CBS News. Emergency response units conduct search and rescue operations in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport on January 30, 2025 in …

19 Bodies Pulled Out Of Potomac River As Death Toll Keeps Rising In US Plane Crash Tragedy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

19 Bodies Pulled Out Of Potomac River As Death Toll Keeps Rising In US Plane Crash Tragedy

ABP News  

US Plane Crash: As many as 19 bodies have been pulled out of the Potomac River after the American Airlines plane crash in Washington DC, reported CNN. pic.twitter.com/YVoivu8ohI — Officer Lew January 30, 2025 The American Airlines plane collided that with a US Army helicopter had 60 passengers and four crew members. Rescue officials told CNN that they feared this …

'Tower, did you see that?’: Audio from control tower seconds after horrific plane crash in Washington
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Tower, did you see that?’: Audio from control tower seconds after horrific plane crash in Washington

Hindustan Times  

A US passenger jet carrying 64 people crashed into Washington's Potomac River after colliding mid air with a military helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington on Wednesday. Less than 30 seconds before the crash, an air traffic controller asked the helicopter if it had the arriving plane in sight: “PAT25, do you have the CRJ in sight?” It …

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