US EditionAll 67 Victims Recovered Following Deadly Midair Collision Over Potomac River
- All 67 victims have been recovered from the Potomac River, with 66 bodies positively identified, according to officials in Washington, D.C.
- The midair collision involved American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in 60 passengers and four crew members from the flight, and three from the helicopter.
- Flight data indicated that the plane was struck at 325 feet, with ongoing investigations to determine the cause of the crash, as stated by NTSB member Todd Inman.
- Victims' personal stories are emerging, including married couple Bob and Lori Schrock, known for their kindness and Christian faith, as shared by their friend Michael Simpson.
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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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