U.S. authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely following a midair collision that killed 67 people.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the measure on Friday as crews worked to recover wreckage from the Potomac River. The agency said only police and medical helicopters would be allowed in the restricted zone while investigators assess the risks. It remains unclear how long the restrictions will last.
Officials confirmed that 41 bodies had been recovered by Friday, with 28 positively identified. Washington, D.C., Fire Chief John Donnelly said efforts were ongoing to retrieve all victims, noting that moving the plane’s submerged fuselage would improve access.
The crash, the deadliest U.S. air disaster in two decades, has raised fresh concerns about air traffic safety. Reagan National, one of the country’s busiest single-runway airports, has faced persistent issues with air traffic controller shortages. Airport officials said two of its three runways would remain closed for at least a week, severely impacting flight operations.
Investigators continue to examine what led to the collision as authorities face growing scrutiny over safety protocols in one of the nation's most congested airspaces.
A small plane carrying two people has crashed near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, causing multiple casualties on the ground, local media report.
The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the company failed to pay royalties required under British law.
The Trump administration is set to suspend most federal government websites, a CBS News reporter said on X.
U.S. authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely following a midair collision that killed 67 people.
French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
A small plane carrying two people has crashed near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, causing multiple casualties on the ground, local media report.
The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the company failed to pay royalties required under British law.
The Trump administration is set to suspend most federal government websites, a CBS News reporter said on X.
U.S. authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely following a midair collision that killed 67 people.
French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
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A small plane carrying two people has crashed near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, causing multiple casualties on the ground, local media report.
The Trump administration is set to suspend most federal government websites, a CBS News reporter said on X.
French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
Norwegian authorities have seized a cargo ship with an all-Russian crew over suspicions of involvement in the recent damage to an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea.
During her briefing on January 31, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed several major topics. Here are the six key points she highlighted:
A small plane carrying two people has crashed near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, causing multiple casualties on the ground, local media report.
The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the company failed to pay royalties required under British law.
The Trump administration is set to suspend most federal government websites, a CBS News reporter said on X.
U.S. authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely following a midair collision that killed 67 people.
French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
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