Collision of Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Near DC Kills Over 60

A tragic collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., has resulted in the feared loss of all 64 people aboard, marking one of the worst aviation disasters in the U.S. in nearly 25 years. The passenger jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, reportedly collided with the helicopter during its landing approach at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River, and officials have switched their efforts from rescue to recovery. President Trump expressed condolences but also used the occasion to criticize the Biden administration and diversity initiatives at the FAA, suggesting they contributed to safety issues. Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the collision, with initial reports indicating clear flight conditions at the time. The incident has drawn widespread attention and condolences, including from international figures like Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, who expressed solidarity with the American people.