Meanwhile, U.S. authorities said that it was not yet clear why a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided at a Washington airport, killing 67 people in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in more than 20 years. Investigators recovered the so-called black boxes from the plane, an American Airlines Bombardier jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, which collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River as it prepared to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. No one survived. Names of all the victims have not been released, but they included promising young figure skaters and people from Kansas, where the flight originated. A Filipino police colonel was among those who died in the Washington air collision, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Remulla told GMA News Online Friday that the Filipino fatality is a member of the Philippine National Police (PNP). advertisement PNP spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Randulf Tuano in a press conference identified the victim as PNP Chief of Supply Management Division Police Colonel Pergentino Malabed, Jr. who was on official travel for a pre-delivery inspection of 2,675 units of all-purpose vests. “PCOL Malabed was on official travel at the time of the incident, fulfilling his duty as a dedicated police officer—committed to the service of protecting and securing both the PNP and the nation. His untimely passing is a profound loss to the PNP, where he served with honor, integrity, and dedication throughout his career,” the PNP said. “We extend our deepest condolences to his bereaved family, loved ones, and colleagues. The PNP is committed to providing them with all necessary support during this difficult time,” it added.