Washington DC, Jan. 30 -- A total of 28 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River following a midair collision between a US Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger jet near Washington DC, media reports said.

The American Airlines flight, which collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, was carrying 64 people. Three soldiers were in the chopper.

Donnelly said there are no survivors in the accident and the rescue operation will be converted into a recovery operation.

About 300 first responders searched for the bodies in the freezing river, said DC Fire chief John A. Donnelly.

Audio captured during the accident reveals audible gasps from the control room as the crash unfolded.

Following a "fireball" explosion, both aircraft plunge...