Honoring 2025 Potomac River Collision Victims
Official: A resolution honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.
This resolution honors the memory of the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision, which resulted in the deaths of 67 people, including 11 young figure skating athletes and 3 U.S. Army soldiers. It also expresses condolences to their families and recognizes the efforts of first responders and agencies involved in the recovery efforts.
This resolution honors the memory of the victims of the Potomac River mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025, and offers condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of those who lost their lives in the incident. It also (1) acknowledges the bravery and professionalism of the first responders and emergency personnel, servicemembers, medical professionals, and investigators who assisted in the rescue and recovery efforts; and (2) expresses a commitment to translating the safety lessons learned from the collision into action.
1. The collision involved a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger flight, killing everyone on board both aircraft. 2. More than 1,700 first responders and emergency personnel participated in the rescue and recovery operations following the incident. 3. The resolution commits to supporting the families affected by the tragedy and emphasizes the importance of learning safety lessons to prevent future incidents.
Families and loved ones of the victims, as well as first responders and emergency personnel involved in the incident.