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Victims identified in DC plane crash involving American Airlines jet and military helicopter

A 53-year-old flight attendant, Ian Epstein, died in a collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter, identified by his family on Thursday.
The crash occurred as the passenger plane was landing at Ronald Reagan International Airport, carrying 64 people, all presumed dead.
At least 28 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River, and the wreckage of both the plane and helicopter has been located.
President Donald Trump expressed condolences to the victims while also criticizing the Biden administration, stating the cause of the crash is still unknown.

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Maryland Matters

More Maryland victims identified from American Airlines-Army helicopter crash – Advertising and Donations – advertising-newsandtimes.com

At least eight of the 67 people who died Wednesday when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were Maryland residents, according to news and official reports.

22 days ago·Takoma Park, United States

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overpassesforamerica.com

Washington plane crash: 28 victims identified, Trump claims helicopter was 'flying too high' - Overpasses For America

United States authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter killed 67 people. Officials said that 41 of the victims’ bodies had been recovered by Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration restricted helicopter flights to reduce the risk of another collision as crews worked to pull the wreckage of America’s deadliest…

22 days ago

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Faithwire

‘Eternity Is What Matters’: Christian Plane Crash Victims Transformed This Man’s Life

As the nation continues to mourn the 67 lives lost when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 Wednesday night, victims’ personal stories are beginning to be told. Among those killed was married couple Bob and Lori Schrock, farmers from Kiowa, Kansas who reportedly ran Premium Grain Inc. Their friend, Michael Simpson, told CBN News about their powerful influence over his life — and their deep faith in Jesus. He…

22 days ago

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Koco News5

Oklahoma State University alumna identified as victim in plane crash near DC

An Oklahoma State University graduate was among the 67 people killed when a plane and an Army helicopter collided Wednesday night near Washington, D.C.

22 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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The Baltimore Sun

What we know about Marylanders killed in aircraft collision near DC

Investigators have started identifying the victims in the DC aircraft collision, several of whom are reportedly from Maryland.

22 days ago·Baltimore, United States

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Pioneer Press

Family identifies DC crash victim as Mahtomedi native

One of the 67 people killed in Wednesday night’s deadly air collision in Washington, D.C., grew up in Mahtomedi, according to online posts by family members. Wendy Jo Shaffer, of Charlotte, N.C., was on board American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter on its approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport, sending the two aircraft plummeting into the Potomac River and killing everyone on board, a verified GoFu…

23 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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