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NTSB recovers major components from Potomac crash involving American Airlines flight

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NTSB recovers major components from Potomac crash involving American Airlines flight
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been actively working on recovering parts from the two aircraft involved in a collision near Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport on January 29. The incident involved a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 and a United States Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

As of February 8, all major pieces of both aircraft have been recovered and moved to a secure facility for examination. "Investigators will be looking for witness marks on the aircraft that could provide clues to the angle of collision," said an NTSB spokesperson. Additionally, the CRJ's Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and other avionics from the Black Hawk have been retrieved.

Despite these recoveries, investigators warned that further debris might be identified underwater through Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology conducted with assistance from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) aircraft. NOAA has reportedly been targeted by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, according to Representatives Jared Huffman and Zoe Lofgren.

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Further recovery efforts are ongoing as FBI divers investigate potential underwater debris. The NTSB stated that recovered parts are being documented for detailed follow-up examinations. "NTSB investigators continued to document the helicopter wreckage," added an official statement.

The preliminary report on this incident is expected within 30 days after January 29. The crash resulted in the loss of 67 lives, including passengers and crew members from both aircraft.

Brigadier General Matthew Braman noted that the Army's 12th Battalion was among several agencies using helicopter routes around Washington-National before the accident. Following the crash, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restricted helicopter access to this airspace pending NTSB findings.

Data shows that at the time of collision, American Airlines Flight 5342 was flying at approximately 325 feet, while ATC records indicated the Black Hawk was at about 300 feet.

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