All 67 Victims Recovered Following Deadly Midair Collision Over Potomac River
- The remains of all 67 victims from the midair collision have been recovered, according to authorities.
- Crews are working to recover parts of the aircraft from the Potomac River, which may depend on weather conditions.
- Federal investigators are piecing together the events leading to the collision, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.
- President Donald Trump made remarks about the crash, comparing the collision's odds to golf balls hitting each other.
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10 Critical Questions About D.C. Midair Crash
(WND)—Tragically, it was a day of “nines.” It occurred on 9 February 2001; it happened 9 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii; and the accident claimed nine lives. Who would have thought it could ever happen? Due to the total unlikelihood of such an occurrence, one wonders how long it took for those onboard the Japanese fishing boat and research vessel – the 191-foot Ehime Maru – to even realize what was happening before it quickly sank. It is a big ocea…
Debris removal continues on the Potomac after deadly air disaster
toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District Commander Colonel Francis Pera speaks with WTOP's Shawn Anderson and Anne Kramer on Wednesday afternoon about salvage efforts in the Potomac River. The bodies of all 67 victims of last week’s deadly collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter have been recovered and identified, according to an update from …
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