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The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department says no survivors are expected after

2025 Potomac River mid-air collision — The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department says no survivors are expected after the midair collision between an American Airlines aircraft and a milita

Published January 30, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.

The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department says no survivors are expected after the midair collision between an American Airlines aircraft and a military helicopter last night over Washington, D.C., United States, making it the deadliest aviation disaster in the U.S. since American Airlines Flight 587 in 2001. [https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/plane-crash-dca-potomac-washington-dc-01-29-25/index.html (CNN)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-01-30).