The plane had departed from Wichita, Kansas, and carried 60 passengers and four crew members.

Thats when I realized something might be up, he stated.

We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims families closely in our hearts.

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They were acting as coaches for the team at the development camp.

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The identities of the rest of the athletes aboard the aircraft have not been confirmed.

Retrieval efforts are underway, with at least 28 bodies being confirmed as recovered so far.

Rescue boats at night after DC plane crash near American Airlines involving passengers.

It has been labeled as the deadliest US air disaster in more than a decade byReuters.

Im just praying to God.

The controller asked the military craft if they had the CRJ in sight, referring to the passenger jet.

Rescue boats at night near wreckage of American Airlines plane crash in DC waters.

The Pentagon, on the other hand, said it had launched an investigation on the matter.

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