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Memorial · Washington, DC

A loved one was killed due to a traffic crash here in 2021.

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A mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, involving an American Airlines flight and a United States Army helicopter. The accident resulted in the loss of all 67 individuals on board both aircraft. The jetliner was approaching the airport, while the helicopter crew was engaged in a night flying evaluation.

This tragic event marked a significant air disaster and the first fatal accident for the CRJ700 series aircraft. The investigation highlighted concerns regarding the vertical separation between the airport's approach path and the helicopter's designated route.

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