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'Small plane' down in Potomac, near National.
Recalls former accident
Date January 13, 1982
Summary Stalled and crashed shortly after take off due to lack of de-icing and pilot error
Site Potomac River, Washington, D.C.
38°52′35″N 77°02′33″W
Total fatalities 78
Total injuries 9
THIS one, Sikorsky helicopter crashes into passenger plane.
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