Tragic Midair Collision Near Washington D.C.

A devastating midair collision occurred near Washington D.C., resulting in the tragic loss of 67 lives from an American Airlines flight and a military Black Hawk helicopter. The collision took place shortly before the passenger plane was set to land, with no survivors reported. Among the victims were members of the U.S. figure skating community returning from a National Development Camp in Wichita, Kansas, highlighting the personal impact of this disaster. The Secretary of Transportation indicated that the incident was preventable, raising questions about air traffic control protocols and emergency response, which remain under investigation.