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March 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world crowd to its feet
Since the plane crash that killed his parents, figure skater Maxim Naumov has become in many ways the face of the tragedy
March 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
March 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Father of American Airlines pilot killed in DC collision reflects on his son's legacy
Tim Lilley, the father of Sam Lilley, discusses his son's legacy following the fatal midair collision between a passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
March 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
March 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
FAA administrator: 'Clearly, something was missed' that led to DC plane crash
Testifying for the first time in front of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation, acting Federal Aviation Administrator Chris Rocheleau admitted that "something was missed."
March 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
March 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
NTSB chair gives opening remarks at Senate hearing on DC collision
Jennifer Homendy addressed committee members on the Potomac River midair collision that killed 67 people on Jan. 29.
March 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
NTSB calls for immediate changes around Reagan National Airport after deadly crash
The NTSB says the current helicopter routes around the busy airport "pose an intolerable risk to aviation safety" in the wake of January's collision that killed 67 people.
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
March 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
DC plane crash: NTSB calls for immediate changes at Reagan airport
Investigators issued their preliminary report Tuesday in the probe into the devastating crash between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
March 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
March 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
DC plane crash: NTSB outlines history of close calls at Reagan airport
Investigators issued their preliminary report Tuesday in the probe into the devastating crash between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
March 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
1 month ago
Figure skaters honor midair crash victims
U.S. Figure Skating honored the victims of the deadly midair crash over the Potomac in a touching tribute in Washington, D.C.
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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'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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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'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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
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