According to Reuters, starting Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin lifting wreckage from the river, a process that could extend for over a week.
American Airlines Flight 5342 was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members. UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter had three soldiers aboard. No survivors are expected.
According to Reuters, the crash sparked an immediate response, with multiple emergency agencies launching a large-scale search-and-rescue operation along the Potomac River
A technical glitch caused major disruption for thousands of travelers in the US on Christmas Eve after American Airlines halted all flights.