All 67 Victims of Washington DC Plane Crash Identified and Recovered | US News
Authorities in the United States have announced that the remains of all 67 individuals who perished in the Washington DC plane crash have been successfully recovered.
The incident, which involved an American Airlines flight colliding with a military helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, has been recorded as the most fatal aviation occurrence in the U.S. in nearly 25 years.
Officials stated that almost all of the victims from the tragic crash on January 29 have been identified, with the exception of one individual, as highlighted by reports.
Recovery teams, facing challenging conditions, managed to retrieve several large sections of the aircraft from the river.
Work to recover the wreckage of the helicopter is anticipated to begin on Wednesday.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with the families of the victims as they deal with this heartbreaking loss,” said city and federal agency officials in a joint statement regarding the search and recovery efforts.
The chief medical examiner is currently engaged in the process of positively identifying the last remaining set of remains, as per officials’ statements.
Pic: AP
Pic: AP
Recent data revealed that the Black Hawk helicopter was flying at an altitude of 300 feet according to air traffic control displays at the time of the incident.
Furthermore, the data shows that the military helicopter was positioned above 200 feet, which officials indicated is the maximum allowable altitude for its route.
Preliminary findings suggest that the airplane, which was preparing to land, was at an altitude of 325 feet, with a margin of plus or minus 25 feet, at the moment of the collision.
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On board the American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, there were 60 passengers and four crew members.
The Black Hawk helicopter, carrying three soldiers, was on a training mission during the flight.
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In light of the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration has instituted stringent restrictions on helicopter operations around Reagan National Airport, leading to the temporary closure of two runways.
While thorough federal investigations typically span over a year, authorities anticipate that a preliminary report regarding the crash will be made available within a 30-day window.
