A deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. involved an American Airlines passenger jet. NTSB investigators are examining the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder recovered from the aircraft. New video footage shows the terrifying moments the plane crashed into the Potomac River. The incident resulted in no survivors, according to the fire chief. Former pilot Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger, retired American Airlines pilot, and Gov. Youngkin have weighed in on the crash, urging support for the affected families. The White House rescinded a funding freeze memo causing confusion, while Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with Democrats over vaccines. Hamas released additional hostages from Gaza, including three Israelis. The US figure skating team also reacted to the tragic event. This midair collision marks the first US jet crash since 2009. The tragic incident has shifted from a rescue to a recovery operation. Mayor Bowser addressed the deadly aircraft crash over the Potomac River, while former President Trump issued a statement offering condolences to the victims. Furthermore, air traffic controller audio sheds some light on the moments leading up to the collision between the American Eagle jet and an Army helicopter that crashed into the river. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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