Officials are examining black boxes from both aircraft and say they appear to be in good condition and may provide details on what went wrong.

The tragic, midair collision in Washington, D.C. is putting a spotlight on air traffic controller shortages. It's a nationwide problem, but the area around NYC is especially hard hit.

A regional jet flown for American Airlines Group Inc. collided in midair with a military helicopter in Washington, DC, halting operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and prompting a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River.