Bodies Recovered After Fatal Plane and Helicopter Collision in Potomac River

Authorities have confirmed that all the bodies of the 67 individuals who perished in the tragic collision between a passenger aircraft and a US Army helicopter have been recovered from the Potomac River. This incident marks the deadliest aviation disaster in the United States in the past 20 years, and while most of the victims have been identified, one remains unaccounted for.

In a statement, several government agencies involved in the recovery process expressed their sympathy for the families affected by this tragedy, highlighting the completion of the body recovery as a critical milestone in aiding their closure. The officials conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families during this sorrowful period.

As recovery operations continue, teams are focused on extricating the wreckage from the frozen waters. They have successfully retrieved important aircraft parts, including portions of the wings, the tail cone, and a central section of the fuselage from the Bombardier CRJ-700 operated by American Eagle airlines. Efforts to recover the helicopter will not commence until the plane wreckage has been fully addressed, according to city agencies.