U.S BREAKING: All 64 Dead, No Survivors From D.C. Plane Crash, As Recovery Ops Bring 28 Bodies Out
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U.S BREAKING: All 64 Dead, No Survivors From D.C. Plane Crash, As Recovery Ops Bring 28 Bodies Out
A devastating mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., involving an American Airlines jet carrying 64 passengers and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter with three aboard, has resulted in no expected survivors.
Emergency crews have recovered 28 bodies from the icy Potomac River.
Authorities confirm the crash was preventable, and investigations are underway.
Rescue teams face harsh conditions in their recovery efforts.
Sir Keir Starmer arrived back in London on Friday morning after a successful visit to Washington DC. The prime minister's meeting with US President Donald Trump was hailed a success as the possibility of a trade deal between the two nations was discussed.
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In a shocking revelation, former President Donald Trump has claimed that the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly mid-air crash near Washington, D.C., was "flying too high." Trump criticized the aircraft's altitude, suggesting that it was far above the 200-foot limit when the collision occurred with an American Airlines flight near Reagan Washington National Airport. His comments were made on Truth Social, as the incident continues to be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Pentagon. The crash resulted in the deaths of over 60 people and has sparked a heated debate over aviation safety and regulations.
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Newly surfaced CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment when a Washington-bound American Airlines plane collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. The devastating crash, which resulted in the tragic deaths of all 67 people on board, was captured in real-time as both aircraft plunged into the river. The footage shows the terrifying impact of the crash, which occurred near Reagan National Airport, and has now sparked widespread investigation into the cause. Watch the chilling footage that has left the world in shock.
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