New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- A catastrophic midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342 at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, claimed the lives of 67 people on Wednesday night. Authorities confirmed there were no survivors, making it the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster since 2001. The plane crashed into the frigid Potomac River after colliding with the helicopter while approaching the airport.

The tragic midair collision left no survivors and took the lives of passengers from diverse backgrounds, including teen figure skaters, military personnel, and families traveling home. Among the victims was Asra Hussain Raza, the daughter of Indian immigrants.

Authorities have begun releasing t...