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Additional Maryland individuals recognized in aftermath of American Airlines-Army helicopter collision


Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Maryland Residents in Helicopter and Jet Collision

On Wednesday, a devastating accident occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines regional jet, resulting in the deaths of 67 individuals. Among those who lost their lives, at least eight were Maryland residents, according to reports. One of the fallen soldiers, Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, was a Great Mills resident who had served in the Navy before transferring to the Army to pilot Black Hawks.

The passengers on the jet included young figure skaters, parents, and coaches returning from a skating event in Wichita, Kansas. Additionally, members from Prince George’s County labor unions were also on board, returning from a duck-hunting trip. The crash, which occurred as the jet was landing and the helicopter was on a training flight, resulted in a total of 67 fatalities.

Authorities have recovered 40 bodies from the Potomac River, where both aircrafts plunged after the collision. The National Transportation Safety Board has recovered flight data recorders from both the jet and the helicopter and is expected to release an initial report on the crash soon. This tragic event has left the entire community mourning the loss of so many lives.

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