A devastating collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has resulted in 67 deaths. Recovery teams have retrieved 55 bodies, and divers continue to search the frigid Potomac River for 12 remaining victims. The crash marks the deadliest air disaster in the U.S. in two decades. The NTSB is investigating the incident, focusing on the helicopter's altitude and whether night vision equipment was in use, amid rising concerns of air traffic congestion in the region.
The process of lifting the wreckage out of the river will start Monday, with a focus on accounting for human remains during recovery efforts.
The NTSB said early information indicates the Army helicopter was flying above 200 feet, the maximum allowed altitude for the path it was on.
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