Seven of the 67 people killed when an American Airlines jet collided midair with an Army helicopter were members of the two flight crews. The American Airlines crew members were traveling on a daily route from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter were conducting an annual […]
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DC DEADLY AIR CRASH-CONTROLLERS
Seven of the 67 people killed when an American Airlines jet collided midair with an Army helicopter were members of the two flight crews. The American Airlines crew members were traveling on a daily route from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter were conducting an annual night proficiency training flight. As of Friday morning, at least 28 bodies have been pulled from the icy Potomac River. The inbound American Airlines flight carried 60 passengers and 4 crew. Three soldiers were aboard the helicopter Meanwhile, air crash investigations can take months. Federal investigators are cautioning against speculation. One question centers on staffing levels in the control tower at the time of the collision.