Sixty-seven confirmed dead in D.C. plane-helicopter collision

A tragic midair collision occurred between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport, resulting in the presumed deaths of all 67 individuals aboard. The American Airlines flight, which had 64 passengers returning from the US Figure Skating Championships, collided with the helicopter during its landing attempt. Officials, including President Trump and local lawmakers from Virginia and Missouri, have expressed their condolences and are closely monitoring the recovery and investigation efforts led by the NTSB. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the Potomac River, though authorities have not confirmed any survivors. Trump remarked that the incident 'looks like it should have been prevented,' raising questions about the circumstances of the crash. Meanwhile, Coast Guard and emergency personnel continue their efforts in what is deemed a horrific tragedy for the nation.