Midair Collision Near Washington, D.C. Claims 67 Lives
An American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided over the Potomac River, leaving no survivors and prompting investigations into airspace safety and staffing issues.
- The crash involved an American Eagle Flight 5342 carrying 64 passengers and crew, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter with three personnel on board.
- The collision occurred during the jet's approach to Reagan National Airport, with both aircraft plunging into the Potomac River; weather conditions were clear at the time.
- Recovery operations have transitioned from rescue to recovery, with 27 bodies retrieved so far and no survivors expected due to freezing water temperatures.
- President Trump used a press briefing to speculate on potential causes, including air traffic control staffing and diversity hiring practices, drawing criticism for politicizing the tragedy.
- The National Transportation Safety Board and other agencies have launched investigations, with initial reports highlighting longstanding concerns about congestion and staffing in the region's complex airspace.
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