Authorities have recovered all 67 victims from the Potomac River after an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter in the Washington, D.C., area. Search and recovery efforts have concluded, with 66 people already identified and the final victim still being worked on by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. This has been deemed a “significant step” in bringing closure to the tragic incident. The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred last Wednesday night when the American Airlines flight traveling from Wichita, Kansas collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside of Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. The commercial flight had 64 people on board, including young Olympic hopefuls returning from a figure skating competition, while the helicopter was carrying three soldiers. Officials expressed their condolences for the victims’ families and pledged their support during this difficult time, as they now focus on clearing the wreckage from the river.
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