How Plane Accidents, Such as the Washington, D.C., Crash, Are Investigated

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January 31, 2025, 1:00 AM

• •The National Transportation Safety Board will launch a "go team" to investigate the crash.
• •The team will collect perishable evidence, such as the voice and data recorders from the aircraft.
• •The investigation will also involve multiple groups, including operations, maintenance, air-traffic control, and weather experts.

A commercial airplane crashed into the Potomac River yesterday, killing all 64 passengers and crew on board. The accident is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.

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