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Figure skating community in shock after D.C. plane crash claims lives of coaches, athletes

Two highly-regarded Russian figure skating coaches whose son recently finished fourth at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships were among those feared dead after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the frigid waters of the Potomac River Wednesday night

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Passengers on Doomed American Airlines Flight That Collided With Blackhawk Helicopter: Everything We Know

All the people aboard the passenger jet and the army helicopter are presumed dead

Latin Times

New Trump Transportation Secretary Responds to Horrific Plane Crash: 'Obviously It Is Not Standard to Have Aircraft Collide'

The Trump administration's new Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, has acknowledged the collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines domestic flight mid-air, calling the accident "absolutely" preventable.

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Is flying becoming more dangerous? Fears grow after American Airlines flight tragedy

After Washington collision, statistics show whether there has been a rise in aviation fatalities recently

Evening Standard

American Airlines CEO Reacts To Crash Involving Black Hawk Helicopter: 'Deep Sorrow'

Robert Isom cautioned patience as the investigation unfolds after the collision Wednesday evening near Reagan National Airport.

International Business Times

Aviation Expert Makes Key Observation As Cause Of Deadly American Airlines Crash Remains Unknown

Questions were raised about the traffic alert and collision avoidance system known as TCAS which is used in commercial aircraft.

International Business Times

American Airlines Flight 5342 Pilots Were Experienced, CEO Confirms

Insight into the experience of pilots on American Airlines Flight 5342 and the significance of training missions for pilot development.

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American Airlines plane crash with Black Hawk near DC: What we know so far

An army helicopter crashed into an American Airlines plane carrying 64 people including staff.

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Officials say US has 'safest airspace in world' after American Airlines plane and military helicopter crash

Officials maintained that the US has the "safest airspace in the world" after an American Airlines plane collided with a military helicopter in Washington DC on Wednesday, 28 January.

The Independent UK

Washington plane crash: cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder recovered

Recorders from plane are currently at National Transportation Safety Board labs for analysis, agency says

The Guardian - US

Transportation Secretary Deems Midair Collision 'Preventable'

Midair collision between American Airlines jet and US Army helicopter prompts calls for enhanced air travel safety measures.

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Minute-by-minute timeline of how American Airlines and military helicopter collision unfolded

An American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter crashed in Washington DC on Wednesday, 28 January.

The Independent UK

Officials Confident In Recovering All Bodies From Midair Collision

Efforts are underway to recover victims of a tragic midair collision, with authorities investigating the incident to prevent future tragedies.

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American Airlines CEO Addresses Midair Collision With Military Helicopter

American Airlines CEO and Secretary of Transportation respond to midair collision, highlighting ongoing investigations and focus on aviation safety measures.

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World champion Russian pair and US skaters were onboard crashed plane

Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were on American Airlines plane that crashed near Washington DC, among six members of the Skating Club of Boston among passengers

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U.S. Figure Skaters Were on Plane that Crashed in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Figure Skating confirmed that athletes were onboard the plane that crashed with a helicopter in Washington, D.C.

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American Airlines Jet Wreckage Recovery Underway In Potomac River

Recovery efforts are ongoing to retrieve the American Airlines jet wreckage from the Potomac River after a tragic collision with a military helicopter.

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US, Russian Figure Skaters Among Victims On American Airlines Plane That Plummeted Into Frigid Potomac After Mid-Air Crash

U.S. Figure Skating said it is "devastated by this unspeakable tragedy." 64 people were on the American Airlines flight and 3 Army personnel were on the helicopter.

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American Airlines Jet And Military Helicopter In Standard Flight Pattern

Secretary of Transportation confirms standard flight patterns for American Airlines jet and military helicopter in Washington, D.C.

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American Airlines Provides Toll-Free Number For Flight 5342 Information

American Airlines provides support and information for families affected by Flight 5342 collision with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter.

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The U.S. figure skaters in plane crash in the Potomac: Everything we know so far

Here's what we know so far.

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Tragic Midair Collision Results In Over 30 Fatalities

Tragic midair collision between American Airlines jet and military helicopter over Potomac River claims over 30 lives. National Security Advisor confirms r...

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U.S. Figure Skating athletes and coaches were on board American Airlines flight involved in fatal D.C. crash

The skaters were returning from a training camp that followed the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which took place in Wichita and finished Sunday.

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Fatal Midair Collision At Reagan National Airport

Press briefing at Reagan National Airport addresses midair collision between American Airlines jet and US Army Black Hawk helicopter. Mayor Bowser leading ...

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American Airlines Flight Crash: Figure Skaters Returning From Championships

An American Airlines flight carrying figure skaters crashes, leaving the sports community in mourning. Details emerging about the tragic event.

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