UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - First responders who assisted in the aftermath of a fatal collision between a military helicopter and an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River are being honored by Prince George's County Police. The crash occurred as the plane approached Ronald Reagan National Airport earlier this year.

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Members of the Special Operations Division, Underwater Rescue Team, Marine Unit, and Aviation Section are being recognized for their weeks-long recovery efforts following the tragedy.

The collision, which took place on January 29, claimed the lives of all 67 individuals on board both aircraft.

In response to the midair collision, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed new restrictions on helicopter flights around the airport to prevent planes and helicopters from sharing the same airspace. Currently, flights are temporarily put on hold when helicopters need to pass by.