From the archives: 1982 Air Florida plane crash into icy Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

Crews awaiting equipment to pull plane fuselage from Potomac River

Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to ...

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Helicopter black box recovered from Washington DC plane crash site

NTSB officials say recorders from both aircraft have been recovered in good condition as the investigation into the crash continues.

BBC News - 3h

‘Black box’ from helicopter involved in Washington plane crash recovered

Flight data and cockpit voice recorder ‘in good condition’ despite collision with American Airlines jet, official says. The National Transportation Safety Board has recovered the flight “black box” ...

The Guardian - 4h

Married Russian Figure-Skating Stars Are Among Victims of Plane Crash Near Washington, D.C.

A Boston skating club confirmed that Yevgeniya Shishkova, 52, and Vadim Naumov, 55, were on the plane that crashed after colliding with a military helicopter.

The New York Times - 1d

Washington DC plane crash live: ‘black box’ data recorder recovered from Black Hawk helicopter

Officials say over 100 family members of victims are in the Washington area for briefings and that every air traffic controller involved is under intense scrutiny. Alarms raised about ‘congested’ ...

The Guardian - 4h

From the archives: 1982 Air Florida plane crash into icy Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

On Jan. 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge and plunged into the icy Potomac River near Washington, D.C., killing 70 passengers and four crew members. CBS News' Dan ...

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Clues From D.C. Plane Crash Suggest Multiple Failures in Aviation Safety

Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.

The New York Times - 7h

Officials still working to recover remaining bodies from midair D.C. plane crash

Work is continuing in the Potomac River to recover bodies from Wednesday's midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.

CBS News - 7h

Stories emerge of victims killed in D.C. plane crash

We are learning more about some of the 67 victims aboard the American Eagle plane and Black Hawk helicopter that collided near Washington, D.C.

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The 1982 Air Florida Crash’s Terrible Echo in Washington

There’s a haunting echo between the plane crash on Wednesday and the one 43 years ago in Washington.

The New York Times - 10h

Former NTSB chair on midair D.C. plane crash

Robert Sumwalt is the former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board. He joined CBS News to discuss Wednesday's midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter ...

CBS News - 11h

Tributes pour in for victims of midair D.C. plane crash

Friends and loved ones are remembering those who were killed in Wednesday's midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on ...

CBS News - 12h

Air traffic control union president on plane crash

Nick Daniels, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers' Association, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the deadly midair collision over Washington D.C.'s Potomac River.

CBS News - 13h

NTSB combs Potomac River for evidence of what led to deadly midair collision near D.C.

Nearly 50 NTSB investigators will be searching the Potomac River for evidence to piece together what led to Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and ...

CBS News - 13h

Water recovery expert on D.C. plane crash investigation

Butch Hendrick is the president and founder of Lifeguard Systems, which offers training and equipment in water rescues, recoveries and forensic investigations. He joined CBS News to discuss ...

CBS News - 13h

Examining the D.C. plane crash, recovery efforts and the investigation

Sixty passengers and four crew members were on board Flight 5342, while three soldiers were on the Army Black Hawk helicopter at the time of the midair crash. Investigators believe there are no ...

CBS News - 1d

Wichita mayor on community response to D.C. plane crash

American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, was on final approach to Reagan National Airport when it collided with an army helicopter late Wednesday night. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins ...

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Former NTSB chair assesses Washington, D.C., plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into Wednesday night's midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter. Former NTSB Chair ...

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Latest on investigation into deadly D.C. plane crash

A military helicopter on a routine training exercise collided midair with a passenger jet when approaching Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport late Wednesday night. CBS News' Skyler Henry ...

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D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage

The crash between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter has revived concerns about aviation safety and a shortage of air traffic controllers, given recent near misses at airports.

NBC News - 1d

CBC blasts Trump's DEI comments after Potomac plane crash

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday sharply criticized President Trump for casting blame for the fatal plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on diversity, equity and ...

The Hill - 1d

Listen: The Washington DC Plane Crash

No one is believed to have survived the disaster

BBC News - 1d

Leaderless FAA begins investigation of Washington plane crash

Former chief resigned 10 days ago, after Elon Musk, a close adviser to Donald Trump, called for him to quit. Washington DC plane crash – latest updates First confirmed victims include figure ...

The Guardian - 1d

What Trump said about the D.C. plane crash

President Trump slammed the Obama and Biden administrations as he spoke about the passenger jet collision involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on Mr. Trump's ...

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Pilot reacts to D.C. plane crash

Four crew members are among the people presumed dead after a passenger jet collided with an Army helicopter above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Mike Coffield, a retired commercial pilot, ...

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Buttigieg responds to Trump's insults on D.C. plane crash

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is responding to President Trump's insults as he spoke out about the deadly collision above the Potomac River. Lynda Tran, a former adviser to ...

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No survivors after D.C. plane crash, officials believe

Officials are conducting a recovery mission in the Potomac River after a passenger jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. At least 20 bodies have been recovered. CBS News' Skyler Henry ...

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How crews are searching the D.C. plane crash site

Officials from several federal agencies are combing the Potomac River where wreckage from a passenger jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter fell after colliding in the Washington, D.C., skies. CBS ...

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Hegseth, Trump on D.C. plane crash

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Trump are speaking out about the plane crash involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C. Some questions are emerging about the ...

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Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser on midair plane crash, recovery operation

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke with CBS News' Nicole Sganga about Wednesday night's midair collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. Crews are still working on ...

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Deadly plane crash in D.C.'s Potomac River after midair collision with helicopter

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.

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Former National Air Traffic Controllers' Association president on midair plane crash

In the final moments before the collision near D.C., air traffic control recordings show the controller on duty asking the helicopter if it could see the airliner. Paul Rinaldi, former president of ...

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Trump reacts to D.C. midair plane crash

President Trump posted on social media that Wednesday's midair plane crash above Washington, D.C., "looks like it should have been prevented." CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.

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Early details on investigation into D.C. midair plane crash

Recovery operations are underway after a plane crashed in midair with a military helicopter Wednesday night near Washington, D.C. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

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Rescuers search Washington DC river after plane collides with military helicopter

More than 30 bodies reportedly recovered so far after American Airlines flight collides in midair with Black Hawk helicopter. Washington DC plane crash – latest updates Rescuers are scouring ...

The Guardian - 1d

Air traffic controller audio sheds light on DC plane-helicopter crash

Former pilot Anthony C. Roman and former NTSB and FAA investigator Jeff Guzzetti join TODAY to share their insight into the American Eagle passenger plane and Army helicopter collision in ...

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