U.S. President Donald Trump also provided an update on the tragic accident, remarking that the search and rescue effort has now shifted to a recovery operation with no survivors.
He commended the responders for using every available resource during the emergency.
He promised support for families impacted by the crash, pledging to uncover the truth behind this disaster. “We do not have answers yet about what caused this crash, but we have strong theories.
We will find out how this tragedy occurred and will work to ensure nothing like this happens again,” he said.
As of the report’s publication, authorities had recovered at least 40 bodies from the Potomac River.
Furthermore, the flight’s black boxes were retrieved, which will be vital for the ongoing investigations.