Washington Collision Between Passenger Plane and Military Helicopter Claims 67 Lives

Investigators examine discrepancies in flight data as recovery teams face challenges retrieving victims from the Potomac River.

A passenger plane and a military helicopter collided near Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people aboard both aircraft.
The crash occurred during the plane's landing approach, with investigators noting conflicting data on the aircrafts' altitudes at the time of the collision.
Recovery efforts in the icy Potomac River are ongoing, with 55 victims' remains recovered so far, while divers face hazardous conditions including poor visibility and sharp debris.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is analyzing flight recorders and tower communications to determine the cause of the crash.
The incident marks the deadliest aviation disaster in the United States since 2001, with no survivors from either aircraft.