Tragic Mid-Air Collision: Uncovering the Details of the American Airlines and Black Hawk Helicopter Crash Over Washington DC
2025-02-02
The Independent
A devastating mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter has resulted in the loss of 67 lives, with dozens of bodies recovered from the Potomac River. As authorities investigate the crash, key questions remain unanswered, including the identities of the pilots and the cause of the accident. Aviation safety experts are working to determine the factors that led to this tragic incident, which has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, raising concerns about air traffic control and helicopter safety protocols, as well as commercial airliner regulations.