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,
Search for victims in D.C. plane crash 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.
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.
Rescue Teams Recover 18 Bodies Out Of Potomac River After Jet-Chopper Crash
Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of 18 victims of the plane that crashed into the Potomac River near Donald Reagan Airport in Washington, security officials said Wednesday. CBS reported, citing security officials,
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.
A Look Back at the Deadly 1982 Potomac River Crash
The American Airlines plane and helicopter collision is sparking memories of the deadly 1982 Potomac River crash. Forty-three years ago, a plane crashed into the 14th Street Bridge 30 seconds after taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport during icy conditions.
More Than 40 Bodies Recovered In Potomac River After Midair Plane Crash
Investigators have already recovered the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder of the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter.
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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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.
Oh deer: Fawn stranded on frozen Potomac River rescued by DC police and local ASPCA
A fawn was rescued Wednesday morning after being stranded on the icy Potomac River near the Key Bridge. Passersby noticed the young deer struggling to walk on the ice around 8 a.m. and notified the ...
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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,” ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...