Conditions of DC’s Potomac River make recovery

Boats return to the Potomac River for DC plane crash recovery and investigation
Divers return to the Potomac River as part of the recovery after the United States’ deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter century
Conditions of DC’s Potomac River make recovery after plane crash difficult. Here’s why
Officials say the conditions of the Potomac River are complicating recovery efforts of the bodies of the 67 presumed dead in a mid-air collision between American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita and a military Black Hawk helicopter.
How five people survived after a plane crashed into the Potomac River 42 years ago
The aviation disaster near Washington DC has brought up memories of another crash into the Potomac River 43 years ago – the Air Florida Flight 90. The search at the crash site of the American Airlines plane and US military Black Hawk helicopter has turned into a recovery operation after officials said they don’t ‘believe there are any survivors.
Photos: First images from plane crash near Potomac River
We’re getting the first images back from photographers covering the passenger jet crash near Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Recovery crews searching for crash victims face challenges in 35-degree Potomac River
Recovery crews in Washington, D.C. are facing challenges due to the Potomac River's frigid 35-degree temperatures, which pose risks of cold shock. Training programs emphasize the importance of protective gear and monitoring exposure time to safeguard responders in such extreme conditions.
Divers return to US river for plane crash recovery and investigation
Divers are expected to return to the Potomac River as part of a recovery and investigation after a mid-air collision killed 67 people in the US’s deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter of a century.
'Spray of sparks': Witness describes midair collision over Potomac River
While driving home, Ari Shulman said a "spray of sparks" in the sky caught his attention as he watched in horror the midair ...
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Search continues in Potomac river after fatal air collision
Police boats combed the banks of the Potomac river as investigators sought clues into the midair collision and raised questions about air traffic safety.
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28 bodies pulled from Potomac River; everyone aboard jet that collided with Army helicopter is feared dead
At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at ...
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Coast Guard, Navy Assisting in Search and Recovery Following Crash Over Potomac
This post was updated with additional information from the Navy. Search efforts continue in the Potomac River after an ...
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 ...
Multiple fatalities reported in crash of American Airlines jet and military helicopter over Potomac in Washington DC
Multiple 911 callers reported the crash near the river just before 8:55 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department ...
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How long is the temperature of the Potomac River survivable?
An American Airlines regional plane with 60 passengers and 4 crew aboard collided with a helicopter Wednesday night, sending ...
Crowds gathered to watch rescue boats working on the dark river.
Thumping helicopters crisscrossed the night sky. Several ambulances were gathered at a police dock in southwest Washington, as flashing lights lit up a bank of the river. From the departure counters ...