A comprehensive investigation is underway following the fatal collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport. The NTSB has recovered two flight data recorders from the aircraft and is analyzing the data, while authorities continue to recover remains from the Potomac River. The crash claimed the lives of all 67 people on board, and the cause of the collision remains unknown. Military officials have identified two of the soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter, while the third soldier's name is being withheld at the family's request. U.S. Representative Sharice Davids has called for a thorough federal investigation and support for the victims' families. Roberto Marquez, a local resident, has taken it upon himself to create memorials for each of the victims, standing vigil until all 67 have been honored.
The cause of the collision between an American Eagle jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport remains unclear, prompting a thorough investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Two flight data recorders, commonly known as black boxes, were recovered from the American Airlines jet and are in good condition. The NTSB is diligently analyzing the downloaded data and plans to provide further details during an afternoon briefing tomorrow.
The tragedy claimed the lives of all 67 people on board the American Airlines flight and the Black Hawk helicopter. While 41 sets of remains have been recovered, authorities anticipate recovering the remaining bodies after extracting the plane's fuselage from the Potomac River. Two soldiers aboard the Black Hawk have been identified: Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Georgia, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Maryland. The remains of Eaves have not yet been recovered and his status remains as duty status-whereabouts unknown (DUSTWUN). The third soldier's name has been withheld at the family's request and is also listed as DUSTWUN.The Black Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion at Davison Army Airfield in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, was conducting a training mission when the accident occurred around 9 p.m. ET Wednesday. Joint Task Force — National Capital Region/U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commander Major General Trevor J. Bredenkamp emphasized the military's commitment to assisting recovery efforts and fully cooperating with the NTSB, FAA, and other investigative agencies.Meanwhile, the weather conditions at the crash site have posed challenges to recovery operations. Thick fog has settled over the Potomac River, obscuring visibility for the boats conducting the search. The water temperature remains just above freezing, adding another layer of complexity to the recovery efforts.U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has called for a comprehensive federal investigation into the crash and support for the victims' families. She stressed the need for an independent inquiry by the NTSB, FAA, and the Department of Defense, ensuring they have the necessary resources to conduct a thorough investigation. Davids emphasized the lasting impact of this tragedy on the families, friends, colleagues, and communities of the victims.Roberto Marquez, while personally unconnected to the victims, has chosen to stand in the cold, rainy weather in Washington, D.C. until each of the 67 victims has a proper memorial. He aims to complete 20 handmade, painted crosses adorned with flowers today and will continue returning until all 67 memorials are in place, offering families, friends, and communities a tangible space to honor the lives lost
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