All victims from Potomac River plane crash recovered
A tragic plane crash involving an American Airlines regional jet and a military helicopter occurred recently,resulting in the recovery of all victims from the Potomac River. In total,the remains of 67 individuals—64 from the plane and three from the helicopter—were recovered. The chief medical examiner in D.C. confirmed that 66 of these have been positively identified, while efforts continue to identify the last set of remains.
among the victims were passengers returning from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and an American Airlines flight attendant,Ian Epstein. The helicopter victims included three Army personnel: Capt. Rebecca Lobach, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara.
Recovery operations are ongoing, focusing on salvaging the wreckage, including significant pieces of the Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft. Officials expressed their condolences and recognized the completion of the recovery as an crucial step toward closure for the affected families and the community. Additionally, follow-up efforts by first responders and the Coast Guard are underway to search for any remaining debris along the coast.
All victims from Potomac River plane crash recovered
Every victim involved in the American Airlines commercial plane collision with a military helicopter last week has been recovered.
Officials announced Tuesday that the remains of 67 people — 64 from the plane and three from the helicopter — have been recovered. The District of Columbia chief medical examiner said 66 of the 67 remains recovered have been positively identified.
The medical examiner is still trying to positively identify the last set of remains.
“Our hearts are with the victims’ families as they navigate this tragic loss,” recovery operation officials said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences and remain committed to supporting them through this difficult time.”
The officials noted that the recovery of the remains “marks a significant step in bringing closure to the families and the community.”
At least 10 sets of remains, including those of American Airlines flight attendant Ian Epstein, have been returned to the families, according to Fox 5 DC. Other victims aboard the plane include ice skaters, coaches, and families coming from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas, where the flight originated.
Three Army members, Capt. Rebecca Lobach, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, were aboard the helicopter.
Officials are still trying to remove the wreckage from the Potomac River, focusing on the Bombardier CRJ-700 series aircraft and then the military helicopter later this week.
Col. Francis B. Pera of the Army Corps of Engineers said salvage crews were able to pull one of the two jet engines from the river Monday, along with large pieces of the plane’s exterior. They were also working to recover a wing of the plane.
First responders and the Coast Guard will continue to search the coast for washed-up wreckage.
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