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Video shows American Airlines plane wreckage in Potomac River as recovery operation continues

Video shows the wreckage of the American Airlines passenger plane in the Potomac River following a deadly collision with a Black Hawk military helicopter.

The Independent UK

Mechanical failure or human error? What might've caused the D.C. plane crash that killed 67 people

‘Even the most skilled pilots are going to make human errors, because they’re human,’ former Navy fighter pilot Matt Cox told The Independent

The Independent UK

Washington plane crash: Black box recovered from Black Hawk helicopter as 41 bodies pulled from Potomac river

Questions grow about air safety in the US capital as Donald Trump says Black Hawk chopper was 'flying too high' at time of collision

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North Carolina Man Was 'Within 2 Minutes of Death' as Flight to DC Was Next to Land Behind Doomed American Airlines Plane

The man took to TikTok to share that his plane was scheduled to land behind the doomed American Airlines flight.

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NTSB spokesman fights back tears as he makes pledge to families of Washington DC plane crash victims

The National Transportation Safety Board promised to “leave no stone unturned” in its investigation into the fatal collision between the Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

The Independent UK

“Bonechilling”: Figure Skater’s Eerie Final Post Before Plane Crash Leaves Heartbroken Fans In Tears

"Eerie." Fans of a teenage skater who lost his life in the American Airlines crash found his last photos, posing happily alongside his teammates hours before boarding the plane. The post “Bonechilling”: Figure Skater’s Eerie Final Post Before Plane Crash Leaves Heartbroken Fans In Tears first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Republicans Rush to Defend Trump's Claim that DCA Plane Crash Was Caused By 'DEI'

Republicans are beginning to support President Donald Trump's claims that the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter occurring in Washington DC was somehow caused by diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) implemented at the Federal Aviation Administration.

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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.

International Business 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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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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...

Fortune

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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