Investigators are seeking clues into cause of deadly collision as divers return to frigid river to recover wreckage, remains
Feb 04, 2025
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There was a bad airplane crash in Washington, DC. Two aircraft crashed into the Potomac River. Rescue crews are working hard to find parts of the planes and any victims.
The crews have identified most of the victims. They hope to recover the cockpit of one of the planes soon. They are also looking at data from the helicopter's black box to figure out what happened.
The recovery mission is slow and difficult because the wreckage is in the cold river. Divers are using special tools to try to get to the victims trapped inside the plane.
The NTSB is investigating the crash. They found information from the flight data recorder of the airplane. They are also looking at the black box from the helicopter to understand more about the crash.
The weather is making things even harder for the recovery teams. Snow and freezing rain are expected to make it tough to recover the rest of the wreckage.
The NTSB will release a preliminary report about the crash soon. They are working to figure out what caused the disaster and how to prevent it from happening again.
It's a sad time for the families of the victims. The rescue crews are working hard to find answers and bring closure to those affected by the crash.