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Durham woman identified as third aboard Black Hawk involved in DC midair collision

The third pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a fatal collision in Washington D.C. Has been identified as Rebecca M. Lobach, who has served in the U.S. Army since July 2019.
The crash, which occurred as an American Airlines flight was landing, resulted in the deaths of 67 people, making it the deadliest U.S. Aviation accident in nearly 25 years.
Rebecca Lobach's family described her as a 'bright star' and a 'warrior' who was kind, generous, and ambitious, with plans to become a physician after her military service.
U.S. President Donald Trump speculated about the role of diversity initiatives in the crash, stating he had 'no evidence' to support his claims.

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Third pilot of Black Hawk in fatal Washington DC crash is finally identified

Rebecca M Lobach had been awarded an army commendation medal (Picture: LinkedIn/X) The third pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter which fatally collided with a passenger plane in Washington DC has been identified as ‘brilliant warrior’ Rebecca M Lobach. Her name had previously not been released publicly, in an unusual decision which the US Army said came at the request of her loved ones. Last night they said they had agreed to release her name, ho…

22 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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OAN

Third Soldier Inside Black Hawk Helicopter Involved In DC Crash Identified

(Photo via: US Army) OAN Staff Abril Elfi 3:54 PM – Sunday, February 2, 2025 The Army has identified Capt. Rebecca Lobach as the third soldier aboard the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight, killing everyone aboard. Advertisement The Army said in a press release that Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, served as... The post Third Soldier Inside Black Hawk Helicopter Involved In DC Crash Identified appeared first …

22 days ago·San Diego, United States

All 3 on board Black Hawk that collided with American Eagle jet identified

They included a pilot, an aviation officer and a helicopter mechanic, the U.S. Army said.

23 days ago·United States

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NEW: Soldier Aboard Chopper Involved In Midair Collision Has Been Identified

The U.S. Army has identified the female soldier who was aboard the doomed Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into an American Airlines flight outside Reagan National Airport earlier this week. All three black hawk crew members, as well as all 64 passengers and crew members about the American Airlines flight, were killed in the collision. Captain Rebecca M. Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, has been identified as the third crew member, the Army …

23 days ago

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Queen City News

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Durham woman identified as third aboard Black Hawk involved in DC midair collision

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Disbelief — that is what friends and neighbors of Rebecca Lobach tell CBS 17 they're feeling after hearing the tragic news that she was in one of two aircraft to fall into the icy Potomac River Wednesday night in the nation's capitol. The U.S. Army has confirmed Lobach, a Durham woman and UNC alum, has been identified by authorities as the third person inside of the Black Hawk helicopter which collided with an American Airl…

23 days ago

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MyCentralOregon.com

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Third Black Hawk soldier killed in DC crash identified

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Army identified Saturday the third soldier on the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the midair crash over the Potomac River Wednesday night as Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach. Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, was the last member of the helicopter’s crew to be identified. The six-year Army member was assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, according to the Army. Lobach’s family…

23 days ago

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