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A catastrophic midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington D.C. on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of all 67 individuals on board. The incident involved American Airlines flight 5342, which was a Bombardier CRJ-700 carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, and a military Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter occupied by three service members. The collision occurred over the Potomac River at approximately 8:48 PM local time while the plane was making its final approach to Ronald Reagan Airport. Eyewitness reports indicated that the helicopter veered dangerously close to the aircraft before the impact, causing both to explode in midair. Emergency teams recovered 28 bodies from the plane and one from the helicopter, confirming that no survivors emerged from the wreckage. American Airlines expressed its condolences and stated that it is cooperating with investigation efforts, while President Donald Trump commented on the tragedy, stating it "seemed avoidable" given the clear weather conditions and routine approach procedure. A joint investigation by civil and military authorities is underway to determine the accident's cause.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking bioengineered blood vessel aimed at addressing the needs of trauma patients. Developed by North Carolina-based Humacyte, this vessel is designed to integrate with a patient’s body over time, providing a solution for individuals who have suffered severe injuries that impede blood circulation, particularly in cases of amputation. According to founder and CEO Laura Niklason, traditional treatments using veins are often inadequate, especially when patients cannot provide usable options from their own bodies. The FDA approval follows extensive testing involving 51 civilian and 16 military patients, revealing that nearly 92% of the engineered vessels remained functional after 30 days, compared to 79% for synthetic alternatives. Additionally, the infection rate for the bioengineered vessels was under 1%, significantly lower than the over 8% rate associated with synthetic grafts, as published in the journal JAMA Surgery. While the approved application is limited to trauma cases, Humacyte is exploring additional uses for its technology, including potential applications in kidney dialysis and peripheral artery disease.

A tragic mid-air collision between an American Eagle passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has resulted in the presumed deaths of all 67 individuals onboard, including 60 passengers and four crew members. The incident occurred late on Wednesday as the aircraft were making their approach to the airport and subsequently crashed into the Potomac River, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA's report revealed that only one air traffic controller was on duty at the time, which the agency described as "not normal" for the volume of traffic in the area. A source informed The Associated Press that such staffing levels are typically acceptable at night. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was set to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, and its chairwoman, Jennifer Homendy, highlighted the ongoing recovery efforts for flight data recorders, believed to be submerged. Emergency services have located 28 bodies so far, with search operations continuing. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed there are "no survivors" from the tragic incident.