What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers. Here's what we know about the incident so far.
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A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers. Here's what we know about the incident so far.
Experienced pilot and aviation attorney Arthur Wolk talked about the tragic, deadly midair crash near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.
Darkness has now fallen once again over the Potomac River making this already difficult recovery mission more challenging. Boats remain in the water at this hour and we're told about 50 members of the NTSB are out. We have also seen members of the FBI and hundreds of first responders from the DC area. CBS News has confirmed that the control tower was understaffed at the time of the collision. Ryan Hughes reports.
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport say their thoughts are with everyone impacted by the tragic crash near Washington D.C.
Various government agencies are now involved in the investigation of the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. In the meantime, Investigative Reporter Liz Crawford talked with an experienced pilot and aviation attorney about the accident.
This afternoon the NTSB held its first briefing on the crash saying this was a very quick and rapid impact. Since Wednesday night they have been dealing with difficult conditions. Despite that, the DC fire chief says he is confident the remains of everyone involved will be found. The plane broke apart and officials say they found at least three sections in the Potomac after it collided with the Army Black Hawk Helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports.
The NTSB released new information about the collision between the American Airlines passenger jet and an army helicopter at Reagan Washington National Airport. The disaster was caught on tape, we want to warn you the video is disturbing. At least 28 bodies have been recovered including those of the soldiers on board the helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports along the Potomac with new information.
The NTSB released new information about the collision between the American Airlines passenger jet and an army helicopter at Reagan Washington National Airport. The disaster was caught on tape, we want to warn you the video is disturbing. At least 28 bodies have been recovered including those of the soldiers on board the helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports along the Potomac with new information.
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