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February 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Family of DC plane crash victim files claim against FAA, Army for $250 million

The family of a passenger who died in the midair collision near Washington, D.C. on Jan. 29 filed legal claims against the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Army.
February 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A crane lifts a piece of American Airlines flight 5342 from the Potomac River during recovery efforts in Arlington, Va., Feb. 03, 2025.
February 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Black box reveals new details in deadly DC crash

The NTSB has now listened to the voice recording from the D.C. midair collision and says the helicopter pilots may have had bad information.
February 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Black box reveals new details in deadly DC crash
February 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM

DC plane crash: New details emerge from NTSB investigation

The NTSB gave an update Friday on the devastating crash in Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines plane and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
February 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Salvage crews lift a piece of wreckage from the water, near the wreckage site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Va.
February 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM

Black box data released in DC plane-helicopter crash

The NTSB said the Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into the American Airlines plane was flying too high at 278 feet, and the crew may have had bad information from their altimeter.
February 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
VIDEO: Black box data released in DC plane-helicopter crash
February 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM

New details emerge from NTSB investigation

There's no indication the U.S. Army Black Hawk crew could tell there was an impending collision before its devastating crash with an American Airlines plane in Washington, D.C., according to the NTSB.
February 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO: New details emerge from NTSB investigation
February 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM

Lasers aid river search for debris from plane and helicopter collision near DC

A plane equipped with lasers is helping search for debris from the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington
February 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Salvage crews work near the wreckage site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
February 7, 2025 at 4:05 AM

'Wall of Hope' memorializes DC plane crash victims

A "Wall of Hope" memorial has been set up to honor those who lost their lives in the recent Washington, D.C., plane crash.
February 7, 2025 at 4:05 AM
A "Wall of Hope" memorial has been set up to honor those who lost their lives in the recent Washington, D.C., plane crash.
February 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM

DC plane crash victims honored in 'Wall of Hope'

A "Wall of Hope" memorial has been set up to honor those who lost their lives in the recent Washington, D.C. plane crash.
February 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
‘Wall of Hope’ memorial features flowers and photos honoring the 67 killed last week when an American Airlines regional jet crashed into a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29.
February 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Tara Lipinski, Kristi Yamaguchi among stars set to honor DC plane crash victims

Champion figure skaters are coming together for a tribute show called "Legacy on Ice" to honor the victims of the American Airlines plane crash.
February 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Victims of the American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crash from left; Vadim Naumov, Evgenia Shishkova, Spencer Lane, and Jinna Han are seen in undated photos.
February 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Flight attendant who died in DC plane crash honored with water cannon salute

Ian Epstein made his final journey back to North Carolina, where hundreds gathered to pay their respects.
February 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
 Ian Epstein made his final journey back to North Carolina, where hundreds gathered to pay their respects.
February 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM

Pilots, air traffic controllers flagged safety concerns at Reagan National Airport

Some of the reports warned that the flight space was "an accident waiting to happen" with others describing scenarios eerily close to last week's crash.
February 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A crane lifts a piece of American Airlines flight 5342 from the Potomac River during recovery efforts in Arlington, Va., Feb. 03, 2025.
February 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM

ABC News uncovers history of safety concerns at Reagan National Airport

ABC News has learned of at least 15 incidents of close calls at Reagan National Airport dating back to 1991, and some eerily similar to last week’s American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter crash.
February 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
VIDEO: ABC News uncovers history of safety concerns at Reagan National Airport
February 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM

DC plane crash victims: Kansas City Chiefs superfan among the 67 killed

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.
February 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard and multiple partner agencies respond to the plane crash in the Potomac River, on Jan. 30, 2025.
February 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM

All 67 bodies of DC plane victims recovered from Potomac River

Family members continue to mourn after an American Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter last Wednesday night, with both aircraft plunging into the icy river.
February 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
VIDEO: All 67 bodies of DC plane victims recovered from Potomac River
February 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM

All 67 bodies recovered from Potomac River

All 67 victims killed in the helicopter and plane collision have been recovered from the Potomac River, the Unified Command announced Tuesday. Sixty-six of the remains have been positively identified.
February 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
VIDEO: All 67 bodies recovered from Potomac River
February 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash honored with water cannon salute

Ian Epstein, 53, died when a passenger jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter collided above the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
February 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Ian Epstein, 53, lost his life when a passenger jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter collided above the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
February 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM

NTSB turns focus to recovering submerged Black Hawk

The NTSB is currently working to recover the submerged military helicopter from the Potomac River and also hope to recover the plane's cockpit on Tuesday.
February 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
VIDEO: NTSB turns focus to recovering submerged Black Hawk
February 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM

'Infuriating': Former fiancee of Flight 5342 pilot rebukes Trump’s DEI allegations

For family and friends of Jonathan Campos -- the captain of Flight 5342 -- the feelings of grief that followed the news of his death were quickly replaced by anger.
February 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Capt. Jonathan Campos was the pilot aboard American Airlines Flight 5342.
February 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Amid search for victims, crews plan to lift cockpit of Flight 5342 from the Potomac

Even as crews continued to comb the Potomac River for victims' remains, the Army Corp of Engineers began recovering the wreckage of the midair crash.
February 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A crane removes airplane wreckage from the Potomac River, where American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a US Army military helicopter, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Wreckage from Washington plane crash lifted from Potomac River

Crews have recovered the fuselage, an engine and a wing from the American Airlines plane and they are hoping to recover the jet’s cockpit as soon as Tuesday.
February 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: Wreckage from Washington plane crash lifted from Potomac River
February 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM

DC plane crash wreckage lifted from Potomac

A crane pulled the fuselage of American Airlines Flight 5342 from the Potomac River on Monday. The regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29, killing 67 people.
February 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
VIDEO: DC plane crash wreckage lifted from Potomac
February 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Recovery efforts continue following helicopter, airplane collision in DC

ABC News’ Gio Benitez shares the latest on last week’s collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter.
February 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
VIDEO: Recovery efforts continue following helicopter, airplane collision in DC
February 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Drone video shows plane, helicopter submerged in Potomac

Drone video filmed by the National Transportation Safety Board on Jan. 30 shows an overhead view of the downed American Airlines plane and Army Black Hawk helicopter.
February 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Drone video filmed by the National Transportation Safety Board on Jan. 30 shows an overhead view of the downed American Airlines plane and Army Black Hawk helicopter.
February 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Tara Lipinski, Nancy Kerrigan mourn loss of figure skaters in DC plane crash

Tara Lipinski, Nancy Kerrigan and more figure skaters are sharing statements of shock and grief after the American Airlines flight crashed Wednesday evening.
February 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In this June 27, 2016, file photo, Nancy Kerrigan speaks at a press conference during the 2018 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Kildeer, Illinois.
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM

What the wreckage can tell us about DC plane crash

ABC News contributor and aviation expert John Nance breaks down next steps in the investigation into the deadly collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: What the wreckage can tell us about DC plane crash
February 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Crews continue salvage operations in DC plane crash

Salvage crews continue to recover the wreckage from the crash between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67 people.
February 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: Crews continue salvage operations in DC plane crash
February 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM

Victims' families gather at midair crash site for memorial

Dozens of victims' families gathered near the scene of the midair crash over the Potomac in Washington, D.C., for a memorial. ABC News' Gio Benitez reports.
February 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
VIDEO: Victims' families gather at midair crash site for memorial
February 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM

Grieving family members visit site of DC plane crash

Family members of the victims of the Washington, D.C., plane crash visited the crash site on Sunday morning.
February 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Family members visit the crash site on the banks of the Potomac River, where American Airlines flight 5324 collided with a US Army military helicopter, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 2, 2025.
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM

NTSB says some data shows plane, chopper collision occurred at just over 300 feet

On “This Week,” ABC News transportation correspondent Gio Benitez reports the latest on the deadly midair collision between a military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane.
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: NTSB says some data shows plane, chopper collision occurred at just over 300 feet
February 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Authorities hold press conference on midair crash in DC

ABC News Correspondent Gio Benitez breaks down the latest in the midair collision from D.C., as the NTSB said overnight that the air traffic controller gave the helicopter crew multiple warnings.
February 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Authorities hold press conference on midair crash in DC
February 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Black Hawk helicopter pilot in DC crash identified

The Army identified the third soldier on the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the midair crash over the Potomac River Wednesday night as Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach.
February 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Army has identified the third Soldier on the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the DC mid-air collision as Captain Rebecca M. Lobach.
February 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM

Crews work to remove aircraft from Potomac River 

U.S. officials say they have recovered the bodies of both pilots from the wreckage of the Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into the American Airlines flight. 
February 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
VIDEO: Crews work to remove aircraft from Potomac River 
February 2, 2025 at 2:23 AM

Restaurant owner prepares 300 meals for first responders 

Restaurant owner Rahul Vinod jumped into action with his team following the deadly jet-helicopter crash above the Potomac River to prepare food for first responders. 
February 2, 2025 at 2:23 AM
VIDEO: Restaurant owner prepares 300 meals for first responders 
February 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Salvage work to remove aircraft from Potomac River begins today

Former Navy pilot and aviation attorney Dan Rose discusses the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., and what we hope to learn from the helicopter’s black box.
February 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Salvage work to remove aircraft from Potomac River begins today
February 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM

GOP congressman on DC midair collision

Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, discusses the devasting D.C. midair collision and reacts to President Trump’s comment on DEI policies after the plane crash.
February 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
VIDEO: GOP congressman on DC midair collision
February 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Retired air traffic controller reacts to DC plane crash

Retired air traffic controller Colleen Connor discusses what may have led to the midair collision over the Potomac River between a passenger jet and military helicopter.
February 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO: Retired air traffic controller reacts to DC plane crash
February 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Salvage work could begin today after DC air disaster

The black box from the helicopter has been found intact as crews begin to pull D.C. crash wreckage from the Potomac River.
February 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
VIDEO: Salvage work could begin today after DC air disaster
February 1, 2025 at 5:57 AM

Mother and son remember family friends who died in tragic DC plane crash

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke to family friends of Donna and Peter Livingston, and their daughters Everly and Alydia, all of whom perished when flying home from the U.S. Figure Skating event in Kansas.
February 1, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Mother and son remember family friends who died in tragic DC plane crash
February 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM

'Hearts are heavy': 14 from figure skating community among DC plane crash victims

Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday.
February 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Part of the wreckage is seen as rescue boats search the waters of the Potomac River after a plane on approach to Reagan National Airport crashed into the river near Washington, DC, on January 30, 2025.
February 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM

No official cause identified in DC plane crash but Trump continues to speculate

While no cause has been determined in the Washington plane crash, President Donald Trump was quick to try to assign blame on Thursday to Democrats, DEI and other factors.
February 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
President Donald Trump listens to a question as he speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington.
February 1, 2025 at 3:35 AM

What to know about the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision

An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.
February 1, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The U.S. Coast Guard and multiple partner agencies respond to the plane crash in the Potomac River, on Jan. 30, 2025.
February 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM

Loved ones honor memories of those killed in DC plane crash

There were 64 passengers aboard the American Airlines flight -- which was flying from Wichita, Kansas -- and three Army soldiers in the Black Hawk helicopter, officials said. There were no survivors.
February 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
VIDEO: Loved ones honor memories of those killed in DC plane crash
February 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM

New clues emerge in deadly DC plane crash investigation

Salvage teams are set to pull the wreckage of the Army Black Hawk helicopter that hit an American Airlines jet from the Potomac River. The remains of 41 of the 67 victims have been recovered.
February 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM
VIDEO: New clues emerge in deadly DC plane crash investigation
February 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM

DC plane crash: A timeline of the deadly helicopter collision

Sixty-seven are presumed dead in the incident where a Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia.
February 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
DC plane crash: A timeline of the deadly helicopter collision
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM

NTSB provides update on investigation into DC midair collision

National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman provides an update on the ongoing investigation into the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C.
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
VIDEO: NTSB provides update on investigation into DC midair collision
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM

American Airlines pilot reassures passengers after learning of DC plane crash

"I have no higher calling," American Airlines Captain Jeffrey Collins said, "than carefully, professionally, transporting you today."
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
"I have no higher calling," American Airlines Captain Jeffrey Collins said, "than carefully, professionally, transporting you today."
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM

American figure skating community in mourning

Rowan Le Coq, a figure skater and friend of one of the midair collision victims, joins ABC News Live to discuss the reaction of the American figure skating community in the wake of the tragedy.
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
American figure skating community in mourning
January 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM

Figure skating organizations mourn victims killed in DC plane crash

"These were the up-and-coming. These were possible Olympians," said figure skating pro Rachel Lane-McCarthy.
January 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM
"These were the up-and-coming. These were possible Olympians," said figure skating pro Rachel Lane-McCarthy.
January 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Figure skater remembers friend who died in crash

Patrick Blackwell spoke with Kyra Phillips about his friendship with Spencer Lane, who was on the American Airlines plane that crashed into the Potomac River.
January 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
VIDEO: Figure skater remembers friend who died in crash
January 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Retired Army pilot on using night vision goggles

Alan C. Mack spoke to Kyra Phillips about the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter.
January 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
VIDEO: Retired Army pilot on using night vision goggles