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Remembering PAT25 Memorial.
In the wake of the tragic loss of our brave service members in the recent Black Hawk and plane crash near Washington, D.C., we at Steel Hearts feel a deep responsibility to honor their sacrifice. These heroes dedicated their lives to protecting our nation, and we want to ensure their legacy is remembered.
Please be patient with us as we respectfully take time to produce this memorial in their honor, but feel free to pre-order below Thank you for being a part of our mission to ensure no hero is forgotten. Your support means everything to us and to the families who will be supported from this initiative.
January 29, 2025 A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said. At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the American Airlines regional jet late Wednesday while it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport, just across the river from Washington, officials said Thursday.
The plane carried 60 passengers and four crew members, and three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. President Donald Trump told a White House news conference that no one survived. Air crash investigations can take months, and federal investigators told reporters they would not speculate on the cause.
NTSB investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder from the Bombardier CRJ700 airplane, agency spokesperson Peter Knudson said. They were at the agency’s labs for evaluation. NTSB officials did not say how long the investigation would take, but accident investigations often take between one to two years to complete.
The agency typically releases a preliminary report within a few weeks of the accident that includes a synopsis of information collected at the scene.
