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Helicopter Collision with Plane Claims 66 Lives Near D.C.

2/5/2025

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A tragic collision occurred near Washington, D.C., when a Black Hawk helicopter flew at 300 feet, breaching the 200-foot limit, and struck an American Airlines plane at 325 feet during its landing approach. Recovery operations are ongoing in the Potomac River, with 66 victims identified from the wreckage, leaving families and communities in mourning.

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Story summary

A tragic collision occurred near Washington, D.C., when a Black Hawk helicopter flew at 300 feet, breaching the 200-foot limit, and struck an American Airlines plane at 325 feet during its landing approach. Recovery operations are ongoing in the Potomac River, with 66 victims identified from the wreckage, leaving families and communities in mourning.