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Crews continue searching for victims in the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. after plane crash

Darkness has now fallen once again over the Potomac River making this already difficult recovery mission more challenging. Boats remain in the water at this hour and we're told about 50 members of the NTSB are out. We have also seen members of the FBI and hundreds of first responders from the DC area. CBS News has confirmed that the control tower was understaffed at the time of the collision. Ryan Hughes reports.

  • Jan 30
  • 04:23

Recovery teams remain on the water after deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C.'s Potomac River

This afternoon the NTSB held its first briefing on the crash saying this was a very quick and rapid impact. Since Wednesday night they have been dealing with difficult conditions. Despite that, the DC fire chief says he is confident the remains of everyone involved will be found. The plane broke apart and officials say they found at least three sections in the Potomac after it collided with the Army Black Hawk Helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports.

  • Jan 30
  • 04:18

Recovery efforts underway after deadly midair plane crash near Washington, D.C.'s Potomac River

The NTSB released new information about the collision between the American Airlines passenger jet and an army helicopter at Reagan Washington National Airport. The disaster was caught on tape, we want to warn you the video is disturbing. At least 28 bodies have been recovered including those of the soldiers on board the helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports along the Potomac with new information.

  • Jan 30
  • 05:05

Recovery efforts underway after deadly midair plane crash near Washington, D.C.'s Potomac River

The NTSB released new information about the collision between the American Airlines passenger jet and an army helicopter at Reagan Washington National Airport. The disaster was caught on tape, we want to warn you the video is disturbing. At least 28 bodies have been recovered including those of the soldiers on board the helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports along the Potomac with new information.

  • Jan 30
  • 05:05

Plane, helicopter collide at Reagan Airport in DC; crash impacting flights at PHL and nationwide

Philadelphia International Airport is handling some flights that were diverted away from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter late Wednesday night. PHL officials say their thoughts are with everyone impacted by the tragic crash. Jan Carabeo reports in team coverage with Meteorologist Kate Bilo and CBS News' Natalie Brand.

  • Jan 30
  • 07:19
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