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A midair collision between a U.S. Army helicopter and a jetliner resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft, officials reported Thursday. Authorities are now closely examining the actions of the military pilot in what is being described as the country’s deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 25 years. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently entered the path of an American Airlines regional jet late Wednesday as it was approaching landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport, just across the river from Washington, D.C. The plane…
Tech. Sgt. Richard Padilla, 37, was killed when 48-year-old Jeremiah Lewis Bailey intentionally struck him as he was walking on Interbay Boulevard, Tampa police and the U.S. Air Force said. Padilla was with the 24th Rapid Deployment Squadron of the 24th Special Operations Wing, according to an Air Force news release. “We are deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Richie,” Lt. Col. Michael Biederman, 24th RDS commander, said in statement. “He embodied what it meant to be a warrior. Our deepest sympathies are with Richie’s family and friends as we all mourn the loss of our teammate,…
Our team at Bob Oates is heartbroken over the loss of our friend and colleague, Brandon Martinez. Our hearts go out to his close team members, friends, and especially his family as we mourn this tragic loss together. Brandon was more than a team member—he was a loyal friend, a loving father, and a man of many passions. He had a love for soccer, a strong bond with his mother and brother, and dreams of becoming a journeyman plumber. Above all, he adored his daughter and lit up whenever he spoke about her. His kindness, dedication, and spirit will never…
Westfield Old Orchard Mall lockdown reports. A large police presence has converged on Old Orchard Mall and Niles North High School in Skokie, Illinois, following reports of a gunshot near the shopping mall this afternoon. Authorities have verified that both facilities are presently under lockdown as law enforcement investigates the event. Although there are still little details available, witnesses claimed to have seen several police cars and emergency personnel at the area. As a precaution, the mall, a well-known shopping attraction, has been evacuated, and adjacent Niles North High School is now under lockdown. As of now, there are no…
Westfield Old Orchard Mall lockdown reports. A large police presence has converged on Old Orchard Mall and Niles North High School in Skokie, Illinois, following reports of a gunshot near the shopping mall this afternoon. Authorities have verified that both facilities are presently under lockdown as law enforcement investigates the event. Although there are still little details available, witnesses claimed to have seen several police cars and emergency personnel at the area. As a precaution, the mall, a well-known shopping attraction, has been evacuated, and adjacent Niles North High School is now under lockdown. As of now, there are no…
One of the 67 people killed in Wednesday’s deadly air collision in Washington, DC is originally from Minnesota, according to online posts by family members. A verified GoFundMe page says Wendy Jo Shaffer was on board American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter on approach to Reagan National Airport. “She was a radiant soul, a devoted wife to Nathan, and an incredible mother to her two beautiful boys ages 3 and 1,” friends wrote in the GoFundMe post. “Her love, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched everyone who knew her, and her absence leaves a void…
One of the 67 people killed in Wednesday’s deadly air collision in Washington, DC is originally from Minnesota, according to online posts by family members. A verified GoFundMe page says Wendy Jo Shaffer was on board American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter on approach to Reagan National Airport. “She was a radiant soul, a devoted wife to Nathan, and an incredible mother to her two beautiful boys ages 3 and 1,” friends wrote in the GoFundMe post. “Her love, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched everyone who knew her, and her absence leaves a void…
Multiple sources, including family and friends, have confirmed that Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Eaves was one of the pilots aboard the Black Hawk helicopter. He is survived by his wife and children. Earlier, Fox News obtained exclusive information regarding the crew members aboard the Army helicopter at the time of the accident. The instructor pilot commanding the Black Hawk boasted 1,000 flying hours. Meanwhile, his co-pilot was a woman with 500 flying hours, which is considered to be a standard level of experience in aviation circles. Now, the Local newspaper, The Macon Beacon, first reported the incident on its Facebook…
As families and communities identify victims in Wednesday night’s plane crash near Washington, D.C., we’re learning that a well-known civil rights attorney and former Miss Kansas contestant is among the 67 people dead. Kiah Duggins was an attorney with Civil Rights Corps. She grew up in Wichita and attended Wichita East High School. In 2015, she represented the Miss Kansas Organization as Miss Butler County. Former Sedgwick County Commissioner Lacey Cruse described Duggins as “a brave and beautiful soul, a light in the fight for civil rights.” “Her loss is heartbreaking, not only for her family and friends but for…
A Cincinnati native was among the people who died after a collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas Wednesday night, her mother told WLWT on Thursday. Officials said all 67 people aboard the two aircraft were killed in the crash. Investigators believe the helicopter flew into the path of the jet late Wednesday as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. grace maxwell cedarville student killed in dc plane crashCedarville University student among DC plane crash victims, university says The collision prompted a massive emergency response, with crews searching the Potomac River…