Recovery efforts in Washington helicopter plane collision identify 55 of 67 victims
By David Shepardson and Jonathan Allen WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Officials have positively identified 55 of the 67 people killed in Wednesday's midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington,
Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
ARLINGTON, Va. — Families of victims of the deadliest US air disaster since 2001 visited the crash site on Sunday and divers scoured the submerged wreckage for more remains after authorities said they’ve recovered and identified 55 of the 67 people killed.
What to Know About the Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Collision Near Washington, D.C.
Air traffic controller audio TIME retrieved from LiveATC.net revealed what happened moments before the collision. The tower had cleared the plane for landing on Runway 33, but just seconds before the crash, an air traffic operator asked the helicopter—with radio call sign PAT 25—if the commercial jet—referred to as the CRJ—was in sight.
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Authorities believe there are no survivors in the accident, which happened as a regional passenger jet was attempting to land Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
55 victims in Washington, DC midair collision pulled from Potomac River as recovery operation continues
The bodies of 55 victims have been pulled from the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., following the midair collision between a commercial jet and a Black Hark helicopter on Jan. 29.
Recovery efforts continue after deadly midair collision in Washington
American Airlines jet and Army Black Hawk over Potomac River. 41 bodies recovered; wreckage search ongoing. NTSB investigates helicopter deviation, air traffic control staffing. Both black boxes found;
What we know about some of the D.C. midair collision victims
As many as 60 passengers and four crew members were aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, and the Black Hawk helicopter was ...
Friends say Army captain killed in midair collision was a ‘brilliant and fearless’ patriot
A U.S. Army captain who died in Wednesday’s midair collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet was ...
‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: How to help those affected by DC midair collision
A D.C.-area group is sharing a way to help the families of the 67 people lost during the midair collision near Reagan ...
3rd Black Hawk soldier killed in DC midair collision identified
The Army identified the third soldier on the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the midair crash over the Potomac River ...
Midair collision reignites national concerns over air traffic controller shortage
FAA and union officials would not address whether Southern California airport towers are fully staffed, but the shortage has ...
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Identities of 55 people killed in midair collision positively identified, wreckage to be removed from Potomac starting Monday
At least 55 victims have been positively identified from Wednesday night's midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter, Fire Chief John Donnelly of the ...
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Helicopter flights heavily restricted near Washington airport after mid-air collision
Helicopter flights are restricted near Washington's Reagan National Airport as investigators search for clues into what might have caused Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between a commercial ...
Trump, Pentagon release statements on midair collision in Washington, D.C.
President Trump has released a statement about the midair plane collision in Washington, D.C., saying he has been briefed on ...
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Investigators analysing CRJ and Black Hawk crews’ situational awareness prior to fatal collision
Investigators probing the mid-air collision over Washington between a regional jet and a military helicopter have provided ...