Rescue and Recovery Efforts Continue After D.C. Plane Crash; No Survivors Found
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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.
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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.
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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.
Rescue Operations: The search-and-rescue effort is continuing through the night, with various agencies, including the FBI, FAA, and NTSB, actively involved. The NTSB is leading the investigation into the crash.
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.
Victims: Among the victims are two notable Russian figure skaters, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who were on the passenger plane.
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.