Investigators Recover Key Wreckage from Deadly Washington DC Midair Collision

The crash between a passenger plane and a military helicopter killed 67 people as officials probe altitude violations and disabled safety systems.

All major wreckage from the January 29 collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter has been recovered from the Potomac River.
The crash claimed 67 lives, making it the deadliest US aviation disaster since 2001; there were no survivors.
Investigators are analyzing black boxes and debris to determine the collision angle and contributing factors, including the helicopter's altitude exceeding its permitted ceiling by 100 feet.
A key safety system, ADS-B, which provides precise tracking data, was turned off on the helicopter during the training mission, raising questions about its necessity in non-combat scenarios.
The FAA has launched a review of airports with high levels of mixed air traffic, while President Trump has called for updates to air traffic control systems, citing concerns over outdated technology.