MAJOR UPDATE: Survivors Pulled from Potomac After Mid-Air Collision, But Fatalities Feared The massive search and rescue operation continues in Washington, D.C., after a mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport. While at least four survivors have been pulled from... the icy Potomac River, officials fear multiple fatalities. Key Developments: New passenger count confirmed: 60 passengers and 4 crew members were onboard the American Airlines Bombardier CRJ 700, including two pilots and two flight attendants. Four people have been rescued alive, according to local sources, but their conditions remain unclear. Survivability concerns: The water remains dangerously cold, and D.C. authorities have no operational icebreaker boat, which previously delayed emergency responses in similar incidents. NTSB takes control of the investigation: Investigators are analyzing video footage, flight data, and air traffic control communications to determine the cause of the collision. A major question remains whether the helicopter and jet saw each other before impact. Reagan National Airport remains shut down as authorities manage the crisisshow more

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