A deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is bringing renewed focus on the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters.

Federal leaders are launching an investigation into the deadly plane crash that happened late Wednesday night in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump says his administration is working to get answers and he's suggesting diversity policies may be to blame.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is slated to provide an update Thursday afternoon on the investigation into the recent fatal midair aircraft collision near Reagan Washington

Federal leaders are launching an investigation into the deadly plane crash that happened late Wednesday night in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump says his administration is working to get answers and he's suggesting diversity policies may be to blame.

The National Transportation Safety Board has begun an investigation into the deadly mid-air collision between an American Eagle regional jet and a military helicopter that left all 67 people onboard the aircrafts dead.

The NTSB is investigating the deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and a plane in Washington, D.C.

On Thursday the National Transportation Safety Board gave an initial update on Wednesday's airplane crash near Reagan National Airport.

The National Transportation Safety Board plans to have a preliminary report on the mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter within 30 days. Officials stressed that it would take time to gather accurate information about the deadly incident.