What we know about investigation into midair D.C. plane crash

The investigation: What we know so far

Sixty-seven people are believed to have died in Wednesday's disaster, which is being investigated.

BBC News - 2h

What we know about the victims of the D.C. midair collision

Sixty passengers and four crew members were aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, and the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three people when they collided over the Potomac River.

NBC News - 2h

What to know about the investigation into the midair collision near D.C.

Former NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt, who is a CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the latest in the midair collision investigation and what ...

CBS News - 3h

What's Next in the DC Jet Crash Investigation

President Donald Trump blamed DEI efforts at the FAA for the tragedy. But experts and investigators say open minds are critical to finding out what really happened.

Wired - 19h

Washington, DC, Plane Crash: Everything We Know So Far

Air traffic controllers asked Flight 5342 to switch runways when coming in to land. Black box recordings from the jet and the military helicopter it collided with will help reveal whether this ...

Wired - 1d

Watch live: White House holds briefing with DC plane crash investigation underway

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is holding a press briefing Friday afternoon, just days after a fatal plane crash that killed more than 60 people outside Washington, D.C., provided an ...

The Hill - 1h

What information could black boxes provide in D.C. plane crash investigation

Authorities are continuing their investigations into how an American Airlines plane and an Army black hawk helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. CBS News senior ...

CBS News - 4h

What We Know About 67 Victims Killed in D.C. Plane Crash

World-class figure skaters, hunting buddies and flight crews were among those who perished.

The New York Times - 5h

What we know about the victims of the D.C. midair plane crash

New information is coming out about the people who were killed in Wednesday's deadly midair collision above Washington, D.C. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.

CBS News - 5h

DC plane crash victims: What we know about those on AA Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk

There were 64 passengers aboard the plane, and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. Here's a look at what we know about the victims.

ABC News - 5h

Investigators get first look at black boxes from DC plane crash

NTSB investigators are getting their first look at the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder recovered from the American Airlines passenger jet involved in the deadly midair collision ...

NBC News - 6h

What to know about Trump's comments about DEI after plane crash

Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including ...

CBS News - 17h

What we know about the D.C. plane crash as NTSB investigation begins

The National Transportation Safety Board took questions after holding a press briefing on the collision above the Potomac River involving an American Eagle passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter ...

CBS News - 20h

What we know about Army helicopter, regional plane crash

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Investigations underway into military helicopter, plane crash A ...

The Hill - 20h

Listen: The Washington DC Plane Crash

No one is believed to have survived the disaster

BBC News - 21h

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 ...

CBS News - 22h

What to know about the military helicopter involved in crash near DC

A deadly collision on Wednesday night between an American Airlines plane with 60 passengers and four crew members and an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with three soldiers remains under ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump speaks about deadly midair D.C. plane crash, slams DEI and Biden | Special Report

President Trump spoke Thursday about the deadly midair plane crash above Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.

CBS News - 1d

What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash

A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.

CBS News - 1d

What to know about the investigation into the D.C. plane-helicopter collision

CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks into how the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and plane over Washington, D.C., could have happened with safety measures ...

CBS News - 1d

What we know about the Army helicopter involved in deadly midair D.C. plane crash

CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from the Pentagon on the early details about the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided in midair with a passenger plane ...

CBS News - 1d

Former FAA accident investigation director on midair plane crash

Steven Wallace is the former director of accident investigation for the FAA. He joined CBS News to discuss Wednesday night's deadly midair collision of a passenger plane with a military helicopter ...

CBS News - 1d

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.

CBS News - 1d

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.

CBS News - 1d

Plane crash near Washington DC: what we know so far

An American Airlines passenger jet with 64 onboard was coming in to land at Ronald Reagan National airport when it collided with a military helicopter. Washington DC plane crash – latest ...

The Guardian - 1d

What to Know About the Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington

American Eagle Flight 5342 crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army helicopter while approaching Reagan National Airport.

The New York Times - 1d

What we know about the midair collision outside D.C.

A passenger jet carrying more than 60 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. Major Garrett is joined by CBS News ...

CBS News - 1d

What we know about ICE raids in Chicago

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests across the U.S. on Sunday, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports ...

CBS News - 3d

What We Know About Bird Flu

In recent months, bird flu has started raising red flags among scientists and public health officials. Apoorva Mandavilli, a New York Times reporter who covers infectious diseases, explains why we ...

The New York Times - 4d

What we know about Trump's immigration changes

President Trump's immigration policy changes may face legal challenges from states that will not cooperate with his orders. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down the reaction to Mr. Trump's ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

What we know about Trump's executive orders

President Trump is expected to sign dozens of executive orders on Day 1 of his second term in office. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe breaks down what's known about the executive actions.

CBS News - Jan. 20

What We Know About the Hostage Release

The first phase of the cease-fire deal calls for the release of 33 hostages, including women, children, men over 50 and sick and wounded people. Three hostages were released on the first day of the ...

The New York Times - Jan. 20

What We Know About the TikTok Ban

The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday and then came back around noon on Sunday, even as a law banning it took effect.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal

What we know so far about the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.

BBC News - Jan. 19

What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash

Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

What we know about the start of the Palisades Fire

A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery and photos shared by local residents indicates the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles likely started close to where another blaze, the Lachman Fire, broke out on ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

What we know about the fire victims

An amputee and his bedbound son, and a man trying to defend his home of 55 years, are among the 24 victims of the Los Angeles fires.

BBC News - Jan. 13

What we know about the wildfires in California

The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire and the Woodley Fire are raging in Los Angeles County and thousands of California residents were forced to evacuate. Ryan Hill, a general manager ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

What to know about the investigation into the New Orleans attack

Investigators are questioning those who knew the New Orleans attacker, in search of possible accomplices. No arrests have been made, though, as the FBI and local law enforcement continue their ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

What we know about investigation into midair D.C. plane crash

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