Collision Over Potomac Kills 67 in Aviation Tragedy

A tragic mid-air collision occurred near Washington, D.C., when an American Airlines passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in the deaths of all 64 people on the plane and three soldiers on the helicopter. The collision happened as the plane was landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, leading to the aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. Rescue operations, hampered by freezing conditions, have recovered at least 28 bodies so far. Among the victims were figure skaters and their coaches returning from a development camp, with the incident marking one of the worst U.S. aviation disasters in nearly 25 years. President Trump is scheduled to address the nation regarding the incident and has expressed gratitude to first responders. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway to determine the cause of the collision.