The frigid winter weather and the twisted condition of the airplane remnants have made the recovery of the debris from the Potomac an arduous undertaking.
Parts of the jet’s fuselage that are underwater have been accessed by divers using sophisticated hydraulic equipment.
However, in order to remove heavier debris, greater salvage equipment has been required due to the wreckage’s complexity. Nearly every dive team in the area.
Has participated in the recovery attempt, including DC Fire, the FBI’s Washington Field Office, the US Coast Guard, and the International Association of Fire Fighters.
To help investigators look for debris, Potomac Riverkeeper Network riverkeeper Dean Naujoks was granted access to the accident scene.
