Potomac River

The Potomac River, a major river flowing near Washington D.C., is the location where a deadly mid-air collision occurred in January 2025. The collision involved an airliner and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in the deaths of 67 people. This event is newsworthy due to ongoing investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to determine the cause of the accident. The NTSB held a hearing to highlight the factors contributing to the collision and is expected to recommend changes to prevent future incidents. The U.S. government has admitted negligence on the part of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army in contributing to the crash. Recovery efforts were conducted in the Potomac River following the collision, and the event remains significant due to the large loss of life and the implications for aviation safety and government accountability.