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By Rachel Dobkin
Weekend Reporter
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A body was found in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.—the crash site of where an American Airlines flight and Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk military helicopter collided on Wednesday night—with local law enforcement saying there's no connection between the two.
Why It Matters
American Airlines Flight 5342 originating from Wichita, Kansas, collided with the Black Hawk helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night.
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The plane and helicopter plummeted into the Potomac River, leading to an extensive search-and-rescue operation. D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said authorities "don't believe there are any survivors" and that efforts underway at the scene of the crash have changed from a rescue operation to a recovery operation.
There were 64 people onboard the American Airlines flight and three military members onboard the helicopter. Officials say that 55 of the 67 victims have been recovered so far.
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What To Know
As crews continued to comb through the wreckage in the Potomac River on Saturday, the body of an adult male was found in the area of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, D.C. police said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
Authorities said the death is not related to the collision. When Newsweek reached out to the D.C. police for comment on Saturday afternoon, they said they had no further information at this time.
What Happens Next
The investigation into the adult male's death remains ongoing.
Update 2/2/25, 5:56 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
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