• All 67 victims of the recent midair collision near Washington, D.C., have been recovered.
• The American Airlines flight and the Army helicopter collided last Wednesday, marking the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
• Crews are now focusing on retrieving remaining wreckage from the Potomac River for investigation.

ARLINGTON, Va. — The remains of all 67 victims from last week’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter have been recovered, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Although the chief medical examiner is still working to positively identify one set of remains, officials reassured that they are committed to honoring the victims and supporting their families during this tragic time.

The crash occurred just outside Washington D.C. as the aircraft were flying near Ronald Reagan National Airport last Wednesday night, resulting in the immediate loss of all aboard both aircraft. Salvage crews have been actively recovering wreckage from the Potomac River throughout the last week, with recovery operations dependent on changing weather and tidal conditions.

Efforts involved in the recovery have seen teams lifting large sections of the downed planes from the river. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicated that they hope to conduct a detailed investigation and provide a preliminary report in the coming weeks.

The American Airlines flight, which departed from Wichita, Kansas, had a total of 64 people on board, including figure skaters returning from the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The Army helicopter was engaged in a routine training mission and had three personnel on board.

Among the casualties were notable individuals from the sporting world, including young athletes who were part of a figure skating club. Investigators are meticulously piecing together the details surrounding the collision, reviewing flight recorder data, and evaluating conflicting altitude readings from both aircraft just before the incident occurred.

Given the significance of this tragedy, experts continue to emphasize the overall safety of air travel, despite the challenges posed by congested airspace in urban areas like Washington D.C.

As the recovery efforts proceed, the heartfelt condolences of city and federal agencies are extended to the families impacted by this devastating event. For more comprehensive coverage of the events surrounding this crash, please see SCMP as well as other reports from LA Times.