43 years ago, another D.C. plane crash and dramatic rescue on the Potomac River
A dramatic plane crash in frigid temperatures. And a search and rescue that saved lives on the same partially frozen Potomac River. Almost 43 years ago to the day, tragedy struck when a commercial jet − Air Florida Flight 90 − plunged into icy waters shortly after an afternoon takeoff from the same airport where a passenger jet with 64 people aboard collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night.
Photos: See the aftermath of plane, helicopter crash in the Potomac River
An American Eagle flight and a military helicopter collided over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
Potomac plane crash: Authorities don’t expect to find any survivors
Authorities believe there are no survivors after a military helicopter collided with a civilian airliner midair.
DC plane clash: How Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac in 1982
The recent crash and rescue on the icy river between DC and Virginia sparks memories of Air Florida's 1982 disaster.
Recovery teams remain on the water after deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C.'s Potomac River
This afternoon the NTSB held its first briefing on the crash saying this was a very quick and rapid impact. Since Wednesday night they have been dealing with difficult conditions. Despite that, the DC fire chief says he is confident the remains of everyone involved will be found.
'Give us time': Black box still underwater in DC plane crash, investigators say
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Jennifer Homendy says they're working to recover the black box from aircrafts that collided near D.C.
Black boxes recovered from plane in Potomac River
The black boxes of the American Airlines plane submerged in the Potomac River from Wednesday’s crash with a military helicopter have been recovered, the National Transportation Safety Board said late Thursday.
Black boxes recovered from deadly crash over the Potomac
The FAA reports that air traffic control staffing was "not normal" at the time of the deadly crash outside of Reagan National Airport. Katie Benner, Ella Atkins, and Alan Mack join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the latest on the investigation on The 11th Hour.
Black Boxes Recovered In DC Plane Crash
Recovery efforts are ongoing & Investigators expected to release report within 30 days
Several victims identified in Potomac air crash; black box recovered
Several of the passengers and crew aboard an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter were identified and a black box was recovered on Thursday.
Two black boxes recovered from crashed jet, to be sent to NTSB for analysis
Two black boxes have been recovered from the jet involved in the D.C. plane crash. NBC News’ Jay Blackman reports on the possible analysis NTSB will go through once they get the boxes.
40 victims pulled from Potomac River after collision
There were 67 people killed in the crash between a plane and a helicopter. There were 40 people pulled from the wreck so far.
Videos appear to show midair collision over Potomac River
An American Airlines passenger jet carrying 64 people and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter with three soldiers on board near ...
Residents urged not to touch DC plane crash debris washing ashore in Potomac River
Residents and visitors were told to not touch or remove debris from the Potomac River, as the investigation into the midair D ...
Bodies of 3 soldiers on board military helicopter in deadly plane crash recovered from Potomac River
WASHINGTON — The bodies of three soldiers who were on board a military helicopter that crashed into a passenger plane near ...
D.C. plane crash live updates as search for victims continues in Potomac River; no survivors expected
Search efforts continue after an American Airlines plane from Wichita, with 64 people on board, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.
'The helicopter and the plane crashed in the river': Audio from air traffic control describes disaster over Potomac
Air traffic control watched in horror on Wednesday night as a passenger jet and a U.S. military helicopter collided near ...
Weather Conditions in Potomac River As Search and Recovery Crews Work Day After Plane and Helicopter Crash
Meteorologist Jackie Layer looks at conditions in the Potomac River as crews searched the waters on Jan. 30, 2025, a day ...
Passenger plane crashes into Potomac after mid-air collision with military helicopter; search-and-rescue efforts underway
A small American Airlines jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 military helicopter on approach to Reagan Washington National ...