The aftermath of the tragic collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter that resulted in the aircraft plunging into the Potomac River has prompted recovery efforts to retrieve the wreckage. According to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, the wreckage of the American Airlines plane has been found broken apart and located in three different sections in the river.
Secretary Duffy revealed that the fuselage of the American Airlines jet is currently inverted and situated in approximately waist-deep water, making the recovery process challenging but ongoing. He emphasized that the recovery operation is in progress and that efforts are being made to retrieve the fuselage from the river.
Furthermore, Secretary Duffy highlighted the collaboration between the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in analyzing the recovered aircraft. He expressed the importance of leveraging all available information to ensure a thorough investigation and obtain the best results for the American people.
The NTSB will play a crucial role in examining the fuselage of the aircraft as part of the investigative process. As recovery efforts continue and the wreckage is retrieved from the Potomac River, the focus remains on conducting a comprehensive analysis to determine the factors contributing to the tragic incident.
