Post Reports A teddy bear, an ice skate: What remains from last year's deadly D.C. plane crash
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Feb 2, 2026 Emma Uber, a Washington Post local public-safety reporter who covered the D.C. plane crash recovery, narrates a year of mourning and remembrance. She recounts recovered keepsakes like a brown teddy and an ice skate and the comfort they bring. Short scenes highlight divers, first responders, medical examiner work, and families finding ways to honor and explain their losses.
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Teddy Bear As A Lifeline
- A brown teddy bear recovered from the Potomac belonged to 11-year-old Alidia Livingston and smelled of oil and jet fuel.
- The bear returned to her grandparents became a crucial emotional connection after Alidia and her family died in the crash.
Community Gathering At DAR Hall
- Families and helpers gathered at DAR Constitution Hall to honor those who aided in the aftermath, from hotel staff to divers.
- First responders and community volunteers provided emotional support and small comforts in the weeks after the crash.
Divers Confront Child's Loss
- Divers returned repeatedly to the frigid Potomac and were haunted by what they saw, including the recovery of a child's ice skate.
- D.C. police diver Robert Varga said he had never before been confronted with the death of a child in his 13 years of service.