Recovery efforts for the wreckage of the American Airlines jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided and crashed into the Potomac River continue. Divers are diligently searching for the remaining 12 victims, while authorities have identified 55 of the 67 fatalities. The recovery process is proceeding with utmost care, with salvage operations halting if human remains are encountered.
Efforts to recover the wreckage of the American Airlines jet that collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River commenced on Monday morning. D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly stated at a news conference that divers thoroughly searched the submerged debris over the weekend seeking additional remains. Authorities have successfully recovered and identified 55 out of the 67 individuals killed in the crash.
Divers are still tasked with locating the remains of the remaining 12 victims.Col. Francis B. Pera of the Army Corps of Engineers disclosed that divers and salvage workers are strictly adhering to established procedures and will immediately cease the removal of any wreckage if a body is discovered. 'Reuniting those lost in this tragic incident is truly what keeps us all going,' Pera remarked, as reported by the Associated Press. 'We have teams that have been dedicated to this effort since its inception, and we are unwavering in our commitment to accomplishing this.' Pera explained that divers are utilizing high-definition cameras with feeds continuously monitored on support boats.Families of the victims of the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001 visited the crash site on Sunday and were transported by bus to the Potomac River bank near the location where the two aircraft came to rest following their collision. The American Airlines jet originating from Wichita, Kansas was in the process of landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport when it collided with the helicopter, which was engaged in a training mission. Tragically, there were no survivors from either aircraft. Federal investigators are diligently working to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the collision.
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