The crash occurred around 9 p.m. before search and rescue efforts began in the nearby Potomac River for the 60 passengers and four crew members from the plane and three soldiers from the helicopter.

WASHINGTON — As floodwaters from this week’s torrential rains begin to recede, they are leaving behind a grim aftermath along the Potomac River: vast rafts of logs, twisted lumber, household ...

Aircraft wreckage could be seen while recovery efforts were underway in the Potomac River on Thursday near Reagan National Airport following the crash of American Airlines plane and a military ...

CUMBERLAND — The Potomac River crested at 23.58 feet at Wiley Ford, West Virginia, late Tuesday night — more than 6 feet above flood stage. Only minor flooding was reported in the Mexico Farms ...