Washington midair collision kills all 67 onboard; teen figure skaters, group of hunters and students among victims
The Hindu
Tragic plane crash involving American Airlines jet and Army helicopter kills 67, including teen figure skaters and soldiers.
The victims of a crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter included teen figure skaters returning from a national meet with their mothers and coaches, an Ohio college student coming from her grandfather's funeral and a group of hunters headed back from a guided trip in Kansas.
They were among 60 travelers and four crew members on board the commercial flight late Wednesday (January 30, 2025) when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter that was carrying three soldiers. Officials say there are no survivors.
At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the American Airlines regional jet late Wednesday while it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport, just across the river from Washington, officials said.
President Donald Trump told a White House news conference that no one survived.
“We are now at the point where we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation,” said John Donnelly, the fire chief in the nation’s capital.
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As the search for remains continued Thursday, communities grieved. Faith leaders held a vigil Thursday in the city council chambers.
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