Rescue and Recovery Efforts Continue After D.C. Plane Crash; No Survivors Found
Rescue operations are ongoing following a catastrophic crash involving a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The crash occurred over the Potomac River, leading to a significant recovery effort.
As of the latest updates:
- Bodies Recovered: Authorities have recovered at least 19 bodies from the Potomac River. The recovery operations are described as the largest such operation ever undertaken in D.C. by the D.C. Medical Examiner.
- No Survivors Found: Despite extensive search and rescue efforts, no survivors have been found yet. The focus has shifted primarily to recovery operations rather than rescue missions.
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Aircraft Involved: The passenger plane involved was an American Airlines regional jet with 64 people on board, including 60 passengers and four crew members. The helicopter was an Army UH-60, part of a training flight from Fort Belvoir.
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Support and Statements: Officials and public figures, including D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto and former President Donald Trump, have expressed their condolences and support for the rescue and recovery efforts. The Pentagon is also actively monitoring the situation.
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The recovery center set up for the operation is the largest ever in D.C., indicating the scale of the tragedy and the extensive efforts required to manage the situation. 
