Washington DC plane crash latest: flight data and cockpit voice recorders recovered, officials say

National Transporation Safety Board announces recorders recovered, which are now reportedly at lab for evaluation
- Officials say no survivors expected in DC plane crash
- First known victims include figure-skating champions
- Visual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?
Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.
Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter.
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