43 years ago, another D.C. plane crash and dramatic rescue on the Potomac River
The crash and rescue on the icy river connecting Washington, DC and Virginia had similarities to this one. Five of the 79 aboard the flight survived.
NTSB Recovers Black Boxes From Potomac River After Tragic D.C. Plane Crash
Investigators have recovered the flight recorders—also known as black boxes—from both the commercial jet and the military helicopter involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington,
D.C. plane crash live updates as search for victims continues in Potomac River; no survivors from disaster
An American Airlines plane with 64 people on board collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.
Helicopters over the Potomac River aren’t rescuing people, they’re dropping off drilling crews
D.C. Water is dropping crews and a 14-ton drilling rig just north of Great Falls in Virginia to gather samples for a future sewer project.
Plane collides with helicopter, crashes into DC river; bodies reportedly recovered
An airplane collided with a helicopter while trying to land at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said.
American Airlines plane, military helicopter collide near DCA, crash into Potomac River
Officials indicated a number of people died after an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter Wednesday night, causing both to crash into
Police ID men who died when truck crashed from bridge into icy Potomac River
Two people have died after a pickup truck crashed on the Arlington Memorial Bridge and plunged into the icy Potomac River during rush hour Thursday evening, authorities say.
DC plane crash isn’t first along Potomac River. How 1982 collision reshaped US flight
I don’t know of any other accident that has had this amount of impact on aviation but also in other industries,” one expert said of the 1982 crash.
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A fiery crash above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., tears a wound in the heart of Kansas
From out of nowhere, a small darting light and then a fireball. That was the view Wednesday night, what I saw in a video posted to the Washington Post’s website. The fate of American Eagle Flight 5342 from Wichita colliding with a U.
Divers returning to the Potomac River for DC plane crash recovery and investigation
Divers are expected to return to the Potomac River as part of the recovery and investigation after the United States’ deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter century
Factbox-Washington DC Plane Crash: What We Know About the Investigation
A preliminary report of the investigation will be issued in 30 days and a final report is expected within 12-18 months. (Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh and David Shepardson; Editing by Nick Zieminski) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
How pancake ice formed on the Potomac River near Great Falls, Virginia
The rare circular ice slabs spun, collided and collected in large eddies because of the prolonged cold weather.
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Out of the Attic: Fun ideas for a frozen Potomac
This week’s rare freezing of the Potomac reminds us of an earlier time when the river froze regularly and creative sailors ...
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DC police and local animal control rescue stranded baby deer on frozen Potomac River
Just two weeks into providing Animal Control services for the District, we’re proud to celebrate this successful rescue,” ...
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Inner Harbor 90% frozen: Officials warn ice remains thin and to avoid venturing onto it
The Inner Harbor is more than 90% frozen, according to the U.S. National Ice Center.