55 Dead Identified After Helicopter Crash Near Washington

washington - Fire department in Washington DC identifies 55 out of 67 victims in recent plane-helicopter collision over Potomac River.

Helicopter Crash Near Washington

Washington DC fire department identifies 55 out of 67 victims in the recent collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter over the Potomac River. The crash occurred on Wednesday and was likely caused by a pilot error. Debris fell into the river immediately after the accident, with no survivors. The plane had 64 passengers, while the helicopter had 3.

The Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for large-scale recovery operations to remove wreckage from the river, set to begin on Monday.