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DC Plane Crash Investigation

Latest updates on the midair collision between an American Airlines passenger plane headed to DCA and an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

Family of DCA plane crash victim files $250M claim against US Army, FAA

Family of DCA plane crash victim files $250M claim against US Army, FAA

The family of a victim in last month's fatal midair crash over the Potomac River has filed a $250 million claim against the U.S. Army and the Federal Aviation Administration, alleging negligence and failures that contributed to the tragedy.

February 18, 2025 6:49pm EST
DC plane crash pilot's grieving father calls out government on air regulations

DC plane crash pilot's grieving father calls out government on air regulations

The grieving father of the 28-year-old American Airlines pilot is calling for stricter regulations in the wake of the devastating midair collision near Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025 6:14pm EST
US figure skaters, local skaters collab for benefit to honor DCA crash victims and heroes

US figure skaters, local skaters collab for benefit to honor DCA crash victims and heroes

The March 2nd "Legacy on Ice" event is expected to be an emotional one. 

February 17, 2025 5:39pm EST
What caused the DC plane crash? Blackhawk helicopter may not have heard key transmission, NTSB says

What caused the DC plane crash? Blackhawk helicopter may not have heard key transmission, NTSB says

A miscommunication and bad data may have contributed to last month’s deadly crash near Reagan National Airport.

February 14, 2025 11:11pm EST
FAA considers permanent helicopter flight ban near DCA after plane crash

FAA considers permanent helicopter flight ban near DCA after plane crash

It has been two weeks since a deadly collision near Reagan National Airport claimed 67 lives when an Army helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342. 

February 12, 2025 7:35pm EST
Kansas town honors victims of DCA plane crash

Kansas town honors victims of DCA plane crash

A town in Kansas honored the lives of those lost in the DCA plane crash in January.

February 9, 2025 1:23pm EST
Aviation disaster attorney 'absolutely' expects lawsuits over DCA plane crash

Aviation disaster attorney 'absolutely' expects lawsuits over DCA plane crash

An attorney specializing in wrongful death and injury claims connected to aviation disasters says he is confident lawsuits will arise from the deadly plane-helicopter crash last week.

February 7, 2025 7:51pm EST
FAA to reduce arrivals at Reagan National Airport following deadly midair crash

FAA to reduce arrivals at Reagan National Airport following deadly midair crash

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it is reducing flight arrivals at Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport due to weather conditions and recovery efforts following a deadly midair collision that left 67 people dead.

February 7, 2025 9:34am EST
All major wreckage from DC plane crash removed from Potomac River, officials say

All major wreckage from DC plane crash removed from Potomac River, officials say

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says crews have successfully taken all major pieces of wreckage from the D.C. plane crash out of the Potomac River.

February 6, 2025 7:07pm EST
A look back at a 1986 fatal plane crash that changed aviation safety

A look back at a 1986 fatal plane crash that changed aviation safety

Nearly three decades before last week’s deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter, a deadly plane crash in Los Angeles changed aviation safety standards forever.

February 6, 2025 5:23pm EST
DC plane crash: All 67 victims positively identified, wreckage recovery moves forward

DC plane crash: All 67 victims positively identified, wreckage recovery moves forward

All 67 victims who died in the midair collision near Reagan National Airport has been positively identified, Unified Command confirmed Wednesday.

February 5, 2025 6:05pm EST
NTSB investigates altitude data of Black Hawk helicopter in deadly midair collision

NTSB investigates altitude data of Black Hawk helicopter in deadly midair collision

The National Transportation Safety Board is examining new data that may indicate the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a fatal midair collision with American Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington, D.C. was above its 200-foot flight ceiling at the time of the crash

February 5, 2025 10:34am EST
Deadly aircraft collision investigation continues amid wreckage removal

Deadly aircraft collision investigation continues amid wreckage removal

Officials have confirmed that the remains of all 67 victims from a midair collision near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport have been recovered. The removal of wreckage from the Potomac River is ongoing.

February 5, 2025 8:23am EST
All 67 victims' remains recovered from DC plane crash site: official

All 67 victims' remains recovered from DC plane crash site: official

All 67 victims have been recovered from the Potomac River following a deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter last week. 

February 4, 2025 8:30pm EST
DC plane crash wreckage removal becomes main focus after remains of all 67 victims recovered

DC plane crash wreckage removal becomes main focus after remains of all 67 victims recovered

Every person who died in the aircraft collision last week at Reagan National airport has been recovered as of Tuesday.

February 4, 2025 7:11pm EST
VIDEO: Body of flight attendant in DC plane crash honored in Charlotte

VIDEO: Body of flight attendant in DC plane crash honored in Charlotte

The body of Ian Epstein, a flight attendant who died last week in a mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter, was returned home to Charlotte Monday evening. 

February 4, 2025 11:43am EST
Salvage operations underway following DC plane crash; additional bodies removed from river

Salvage operations underway following DC plane crash; additional bodies removed from river

Cleanup continues on the Potomac River days after a passenger plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in mid-air, leaving 67 people dead. 

February 3, 2025 10:58pm EST
DC plane crash: How to donate to verified fundraisers for victims’ families

DC plane crash: How to donate to verified fundraisers for victims’ families

GoFundMe has launched a page featuring verified fundraisers for families affected by the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. Here’s how you can help.

February 3, 2025 9:14pm EST
Airport workers accused of sharing DCA plane crash video arrested

Airport workers accused of sharing DCA plane crash video arrested

Two Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority employees have been arrested after a leaked video showing the deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet surfaced online.

February 3, 2025 7:50pm EST
DC plane crash: 12 victims remain missing as crews begin removing wreckage from river

DC plane crash: 12 victims remain missing as crews begin removing wreckage from river

Most of the bodies of victims killed in the midair collision last week between a commercial jet and army helicopter have been recovered and identified, authorities confirmed Monday.

February 3, 2025 5:58pm EST
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