Inside the DC plane crash investigation: Air traffic staff a 'small piece' of 'very big puzzle,' official says
The NTSB is investigating "thousands of data points" to find the cause of the fatal D.C. plane-helicopter crash, including whether air traffic control staff was short personnel.
Crash investigators looking at altitude, communication and staffing before helicopter collision with plane
Altitude, staffing and communication are some of the aspects that investigators will evaluate. The crash killed all 67 people on board the two aircraft, the worst U.S. airline crash since 2001.How an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines jetliner in a deadly crash over the Potomac River on Wednesday night is still unknown,
Divers returning to the Potomac River for DC plane crash recovery and investigation
Divers return to the Potomac River as part of the recovery after the United States’ deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter century
The Latest: Recovery and investigation underway in deadly aircraft collision over DC
The collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C, late Wednesday killed 67 people, including more than a dozen figure skaters. More than 40 bodies have been recovered.
What’s Next in the DC Jet Crash Investigation
President Donald Trump blamed DEI efforts at the FAA for the tragedy. But experts and investigators say open minds are critical to finding out what really happened.
Investigators recovered black boxes from the American Airlines plane collision. Here's what's next in the crash investigation.
Investigators found the recording devices, or black boxes, from the American Airlines plane that collided with a helicopter Wednesday near Washington.
Investigators find black boxes after deadly Washington plane crash, continue search for answers
U.S. authorities said on Thursday it was not yet clear why a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided at a Washington airport, killing 67 people in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in more than 20 years.
What to know about the NTSB and the investigation into the DC plane crash
National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Hommendy described the investigation into the crash Wednesday night as an “all-hands-on-deck event” for the agency during a news conference Thursday in which she appeared with members of the board and a senior investigator overseeing the probe.
Factbox-Washington DC Plane Crash: What We Know About the Investigation
A preliminary report of the investigation will be issued in 30 days and a final report is expected within 12-18 months. (Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh and David Shepardson; Editing by Nick Zieminski) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
What we know about the plane and military helicopter crash in D.C.
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington. Bodies have been pulled from the water.
Ex-Black Hawk helicopter pilot believes three things went wrong in plane collision
Former Black Hawk helicopter pilot Elizabeth McCormick says she believes that three things may have led to the collision between an American Airlines flight and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.
Live Updates: 41 Bodies Recovered as Investigators Seek Answers in Deadly Crash
An Army helicopter appears to have deviated from its approved flight path near Reagan National Airport, and the air traffic ...
D.C. plane crash live updates: Families mourn 67 victims after American Eagle jet and Army helicopter collide
Latest news and live updates after an American Airline jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.
Recovery operation set to resume after deadly DC air crash
Emergency teams will continue efforts to retrieve the bodies of those who died when a passenger jet and helicopter collided.
Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses
Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system ...