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Crew Chief of Army Black Hawk that collided with American Airlines jet killing 67 is identified

Ryan O’Hara, a father-of-one, was one of the three soldiers aboard the military helicopter, according to reports

The Independent UK

Father Identifies Pilot Killed In American Airlines Crash: 'It Hurts So Bad'

"I know I'll see him again but my heart is breaking," Tim Lilley said of his son, Sam. The elder Lilley is a former U.S. Army pilot.

International Business Times

American Airlines Captain And First Officer Identified In Midair Collision

The captain and first officer of the American Airlines flight involved in a midair collision are identified. The aviation community mourns their loss and i...

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Father of Pilot Killed in DC Plane Crash Is Retired Army Helicopter Pilot: 'Those Are My Brothers, and Now My Son Is Dead'

A retired Army pilot is mourning the loss of his son, an American Airlines pilot killed in the crash between the passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter.

Latin Times

Watch: NTSB holds press conference after Washington DC plane crash kills 67

Watch again as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference on Thursday (30 January) after 67 people were killed in a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter.

The Independent UK

Russian Figure Skating Coaches Killed In Plane Crash

Tragic loss of Russian figure skating coaches in American Airlines crash. Impact on U.S. skating felt. Federation mourns talented athletes and coaches.

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American Airlines Pilot Confirmed As Victim In Midair Collision

Learn about the tragic midair collision involving pilot Samuel Lilley and the challenges faced by pilots during night operations.

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Pete Hegseth Says Helicopter Crew That Crashed Into American Airlines Flight Had Night Vision Goggles

In a video statement, Hegseth said the helicopter was flown by a "fairly experienced crew" doing a "required annual night evaluation" at the moment of the crash. Hegseth added that the crew was wearing night-vision goggles.

Latin Times

Defense Secretary Attacks DEI Programs At Briefing Into Collision Involving Army Helicopter

At a White House briefing, Hegseth echoed President Donald Trump who, without proof, blamed the crash on Democrats and DEI policies.

International Business Times

Fatal plane crash is second to rock figure skating world after entire American team killed in 1960s

Trump says there are no survivors after Washington DC crash involving 67 people leaves number of US skaters dead – 64 years after 18 members of American team killed in plane collision

The Independent UK

Trump lashes out at CNN's Kaitlan Collins for asking if he’s ‘getting ahead of investigation’ by blaming DC crash on DEI

‘Does it comfort their family to hear you blaming DEI policies?’ Kaitlan Collins asked the president on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Trump baselessly blames DEI and Democrats for Washington DC plane crash

President scapegoats diversity and inclusion initiatives while addressing air traffic disaster that left 67 dead

The Guardian - US

American Airlines Cancels Flights After Deadly Collision On Route

American Airlines cancels flights after tragic midair collision between passenger plane and US Army helicopter near DC. FAA and defense officials investiga...

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Reagan airport, the notoriously congested destination of the crashed American Airlines flight, experienced at least 8 near-miss accidents last year alone

“If changes aren't made, that near-miss becomes a mid-air collision,” one aviation safety expert said. “Unfortunately, that's what we had last night.”

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Fatal Plane Collision Leaves No Survivors In Washington Area

Tragic plane collision in Washington area involving American Airlines jet and Black Hawk helicopter. NTSB leading investigation into the incident.

The Independent UK

Aviation expert responds to Trump’s claim DEI hiring to blame for Washington DC crash

An aviation expert told The Independent there is “no evidence” to support President Donald Trump’s claim that diversity, equity, and inclusion policies contributed to the American Airlines plane crash in Washington, DC.

The Independent UK

Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programs

The crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the latest to strike the sports world in the U.S. and globally

The Independent UK

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth reveals more about military crew involved in American Airlines crash

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth has given more details about the military crew involved in the deadly American Airlines crash.

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The Independent UK

Dad of pilot flying American Airlines jet that crashed speaks out on 'worst day of my life’

The 28-year-old pilot leaves behind a fiancé, his father said

Evening Standard

Victims of Washington DC plane crash include US and Russian figures skaters

US Figure Skating champions and coaches were tragically killed in a plane crash involving an Army helicopter in Washington DC

International Business Times

American Airlines Stock Takes A Hit After Deadly Potomac River Crash

American Airlines stock was declining amidst an NTSB-led investigation involving its passenger jet collision with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.

Latin Times

Trump Defends Blaming DEI for Midair Collision Without Proof: 'I Have Common Sense, OK?'

Trump is attributing the recent DC plane crash that killed at least 28 people to Democrat-led DEI initiatives, despite ongoing investigations and no current evidence tying such policies to the incident.

The Independent UK

Emotions pour from tight-knit skating community following DC plane crash carrying athletes, coaches

The tight-knit figure skating community was rocked when an American Airlines flight carrying athletes, parents and coaches from a development camp in Wichita, Kansas, collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River

The Independent UK

World champion Russian skaters on American Airlines jet built a new life as coaches in the US

The two Russian figure skating coaches killed in the American Airlines crash were two-time Olympians and former world champions in the pairs event

The Independent UK

Watch: Donald Trump blames diversity and inclusion for Washington DC crash that claimed 67 lives

President Donald Trump claimed the DEI “could have been to blame” for the collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC.

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