News for January 30, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump blamed diversity, equity and inclusion policies for a deadly plane crash, even though investigators had not yet found a cause.

American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by American Airlines, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., killing everyone on board and prompting the start of victim identification.

After a deadly midair crash near Washington, President Donald Trump used the moment to attack diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and blame past Democratic administrations, drawing criticism for putting politics ahead of mourning.

After the deadly Washington, D.C. plane crash, lawmakers said the National Transportation Safety Board should lead a full investigation and raised new worries about crowded and complex airspace near Reagan National Airport.

An American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard, as federal officials began a recovery effort and investigation.

A plane crash in Washington, D.C., killed people linked to U.S. Figure Skating, including members returning from a training camp, and also involved an American Airlines flight.