The tragic crash of an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., has claimed the lives of 67 people, including the daughter of a Jacksonville attorney. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the accident, promising a thorough examination of all factors involved.
Daughter of Jacksonville attorney one of the 60 passengers who lost life in American Airlines crash with Army helicopter
Search and rescue efforts are seen around a wreckage site in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, early Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy speaks during a press conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va., as board members look on. between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.
The agency has five board members who serve five-year terms and are nominated by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.For the investigation into Wednesday's crash, the NTSB will establish several different working groups, each responsible for investigating different areas connected to the accident, board member Todd Inman said.
The agency typically releases a preliminary report within a few weeks of the accident that includes a synopsis of information collected at the scene.The NTSB history dates to 1926, when Congress passed a law charging the U.S. Department of Commerce with investigating aircraft accidents.
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