There were 64 passengers aboard the plane, and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. Here's a look at what we know about the victims.

A family with Georgia ties is grieving after learning their loved one was one of the pilots killed in the crash between a small American Airlines plane and a military helicopter crash near Reagan National Airport.

Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio from Wednesday’s collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet reveals the moments before and after controllers witnessed the disaster unfold.

The pilot of the American Airlines plane that crashed into a U.S. Army Helicopter on Wednesday night was identified as 28-year-old Sam Lilley, according to Eric Perry, an anchor for Fox 5 of Atlanta.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed “deep sorrow” about the crash that occurred near Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia on Wednesday. Isom, in a video statement, said the

At least 14 members of the US Figure Skating team were on the American Airlines flight that collided mid-air with a military helicopter over Washington, DC, Wednesday night, a skating official said. Six members of the US Figure Skating team on the doomed flight were affiliated with the Skating Club of Boston,

Robert Isom said said airline is focused on passengers, crew members, first responders, families and loved ones.

Officials reported Thursday that all individuals aboard the American Airlines jet, which collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night over Washington, D.C., are feared dead.

Mark Roberts, a retired American Airlines pilot with 40 years of experience, spoke about some of the challenges both crews faced flying at nighttime.

Officials have begun identifying victims of a deadly midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter.

The plane, which took off from Wichita, Kan., with 64 people on board, was landing at Reagan National – traveling north toward Runway 33.

"I walk here every day. I see helicopters going around. I see planes coming in like crazy. I never thought that would happen."