President Trump added to the turmoil, saying with no evidence that the crash could have been caused by diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration.

U.S. commercial pilot Rick Redfern was preparing to land at Reagan Washington National Airport about a decade ago when he spotted a bright red Coast Guard helicopter hovering about 50 feet (15 m) above the Potomac River.

The service is often responsible for ferrying lawmakers and other V.I.P.’s across the area, and near Reagan National Airport.

The moments before and after a crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter are detailed in air traffic control audio.

The Army helicopter and regional American Airlines jet that collided over Washington are both workhorse aircraft that operate around the world on a daily basis. There were 60 passengers and four crew members on the jet,

Rescue crews rushed into the Potomac River, just three miles from the White House, after a commercial jet carrying 64 people collided last night with an Army helicopter carrying three service members. By morning, officials determined that no one had survived.

The aircraft were flying too low for systems to generate voice commands to guide crews.

The plane collided with a helicopter just before it was scheduled to land. This is a developing story and will be updated.

Multiple members of the Skating Club of Boston were on the flight back from Wichita, Kansas after the recent U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Earlier on Thursday, the Bruins released a statement mourning the tragic loss of lives. And later on Thursday evening, the Bruins held a lovely moment of silence to remember the lives lost in this tragedy.

The American Airlines flight was carrying 64 people when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

Amazon is suing an agency in Washington state to prevent the release of some company materials to The Washington Post.