05.02.2025 11:43
The remains of 67 people who died in the deadliest plane crash recorded in Washington, D.C., where a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter, have been recovered from the Potomac River. Following the recovery of parts from the plane's wreckage, pieces belonging to the helicopter will also be retrieved from the water.
An American Airlines passenger plane, carrying 64 people, was attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when it collided in mid-air with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopter, which had 3 soldiers on board, and fell into the Potomac River. The incident, recorded as the deadliest aviation accident in Washington DC since 1982, has seen significant progress in the recovery efforts that were initiated following the crash.
REMAINS OF 67 DECEASED PERSONS RECOVERED FROM THE WATER
In a statement made by the US Joint Combat Command (UCC), it was reported that the remains of 67 deceased individuals were recovered from the river.
IDENTITY OF ALL EXCEPT ONE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
Authorities stated that the identities of 66 of the deceased individuals have been identified, except for one person. It was noted that teams are continuing their efforts to recover parts of the plane's wreckage from the water, and that parts of the helicopter will be recovered afterward. The preliminary investigation report regarding the accident is expected to be published within 30 days.