Air Florida Flight 90: What happened when plane crashed into DC's Potomac River in 1982?

Several federal and state investigations have been launched after an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and fell into the Potomac River, killing all 64 people aboard the flight and all three people aboard the helicopter.

DCA plane crash: Nearly 80 flights canceled, 17 delayed as airport gets back on track

Reagan National Airport resumed normal operations at 11 a.m. Thursday, more than 12 hours after a deadly collision between a military helicopter and an American Airlines flight that was heading for the runway. 

When was the last major commercial airplane crash?

Before Wednesday's crash between a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, the last fatal crash involving a U.S. commercial airline occurred in 2009 in New York.

DC plane crash: Flag draped remains honored by first responders

First responders honor the flag draped remains of an unidentified victim recovered after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.

DC plane crash: Fairfax County mourns loss of members of the FCPS family aboard fight 5342

Members of the Fairfax County Public Schools were on the plane that collided with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River Wednesday night, according to school officials.

Conditions are 'extremely rough' for first responders, fire chief says

DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly shared details on the conditions of the water as responders continue their efforts to find more victims from the deadly plane collision near Reagan National Airport.

Maps show flight path, collision site of DC plane crash

A passenger jet collided midair with a military helicopter near Reagan Airport, sending the aircraft into the icy Potomac River and leaving everyone on board feared dead.

MGM Casino's promised funds not reaching local communities, officials say

Residents in a Prince George’s County community say they’ve been denied proper access to funds promised to them nearly a decade ago with the opening of MGM National Harbor Casino. 

Maryland lawmakers consider bill to ban transgender students from girls' sports

Maryland Democratic lawmakers are being accused of silencing people’s First Amendment rights as a General Assembly committee considering a bill to block transgender students from playing girls' sports decided to block any public testimony on the bill. 

Plan to connect Crystal City to DCA with pedestrian bridge moving forward

Nearly 15 years after it was originally proposed as an idea, funding has been secured, environmental studies are done, and public feedback is underway for a pedestrian bridge connecting Crystal City and Reagan National Airport.

Alligators in Maryland? Police say signs part of prank

Signs warning park-goers to avoid disturbing alligators have popped up at parks in Maryland, but don't worry – they're just part of a prank, according to police. 

DC students see improvements in math, reading scores

Test scores in D.C. public schools are up in math and reading, according to a national report card. 

Mobile IDs accepted at Montgomery County store for alcohol sales

Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services will begin accepting mobile IDs at its Westbard retail store.