Aircraft debris potentially linked to a crash in Washington D.C. unearthed by a dog walker
In a tragic turn of events, a piece of debris believed to be from the mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in January has been discovered along the Potomac River in Northern Virginia.
The discovery was made by Andrew Guevara, a local resident who was walking his dog near the river. Guevara, noticing the lock mechanism, rectangular pocket, and curvature of the headrest on the debris, suspected it could be from an airplane. His discovery was first reported by local D.C. station Fox 5 DC.
The Alexandria, Virginia, Police Department was called for a report of wreckage in the Potomac and took the debris into custody. The D.C. Harbor Patrol is currently in possession of the debris.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken possession of the debris and will evaluate and store it until it can be transferred to the rest of the wreckage from the DCA midair accident. The NTSB chair has criticized the Federal Aviation Administration over the deadly DC crash, expressing disbelief at the loss of 67 lives, as reported by various media outlets.
The NTSB is now examining the debris to gather more information about the tragic incident. If any additional wreckage is located, it will undergo the same process. The D.C. police are coordinating with the NTSB to transfer the possession of the wreckage to the agency.
It's important to note that no direct connection between the man's drowning near a family picnic area while attempting to swim across a river and the mid-air collision has been provided. However, the investigation is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the NTSB continues its examination of the debris.
The discovery of this debris serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of air traffic accidents and the importance of thorough investigations to prevent such tragedies in the future. The NTSB's work will undoubtedly contribute to a better understanding of the events that led to this devastating collision.
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