Sasha Kirsanov, a figure skating coach at the University of Delaware, was killed in Wednesday's crash, the college said in a release this morning.

“With a heavy heart, we struggle to express the impact of this tragedy on our Blue Hen community,” said Chrissi Rawak, UD's athletic director.

"Coach Sasha Kirsanov's presence was felt deeply in our ice arenas, where he devoted countless hours to the UD Figure Skating Club," Rawak said, adding that his "passion and commitment touched many lives, leaving a permanent mark on our campus."

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new flight restrictions for helicopters in the Washington, D.C., area and the Reagan National Airport (DCA), the agency tells NBC News.

Zone 1, which covers the airspace between certain bridges, is currently not active. In Zone 4, helicopters are now only permitted to fly south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

The FAA said that exceptions will be made for medical evacuation and law enforcement operations.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced that a member of his state's National Guard was killed in Wednesday's collision near Reagan National Airport.

Reeves identified the officer as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Eaves, adding that Mississippi is mourning his loss.

"Elee and I are praying for the victims’ families and first responders who are assisting," Reeves said, referring to his wife.

A source involved with the search tells NBC News that investigators are confident they will be able to locate the flight data recorder, or black box, from the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Eagle plane.

Since it’s a military helicopter, they are working closely with the Army and the manufacturer Sikorski on the best way to safely extract the black box from the Potomac. 

Investigators last night recovered two black boxes from the American Eagle jet and recovery teams returned to the river this morning.

Cedarville University student Grace Maxwell was on the American Eagle flight after attending her grandfather's funeral, the university said in a press conference this morning.

Thomas White, president of the Ohio college, told reporters that he spoke to Maxwell's father yesterday after the news broke of the crash.

"You know, I talked to her dad. I said, 'What can we do?'" White said. "There’s no words that make this OK. There’s nothing that makes this easier. I can’t say anything that takes away your hurt or your pain."

White said Maxwell's father revealed that she was on the plane because she was returning back to campus in Ohio after attending funeral services for her grandfather in her hometown of Wichita.

“Can you imagine losing a parent and seven days later losing a child?” White said.

The university president said that Maxwell had been a junior majoring in mechanical engineering and that the college "grieves the loss of a great student."

The Philippines National Police has confirmed the death of Police Col. Pergentino N. Malabed, who was on board the American Eagle plane that collided midair with the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.

Malabed, chief of the supply management division, was on official travel at the time of the crash, according to the PNP. The PNP described his death as a significant loss to the force, highlighting his years of dedicated service.

“His untimely passing is a profound loss to the PNP, where he served with honor, integrity, and dedication throughout his career,” the PNP said on Facebook today. “His contributions to the PNP and the nation will never be forgotten.”

The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is "operating normally today," following Wednesday's aircraft collision that killed more than 60 people.

"Passengers are encouraged to check with their airlines for delays or cancellations," the post read.

The Pentagon has launched its own investigation into how an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger plane over the Potomac River near Reagan Washington Regional Airport.

NBC News breaks down what is known about the helicopter’s three-person crew and what the Pentagon could focus on in its investigation. 

The DC Fire and EMS Department said today that 41 bodies have so far been recovered from the wreckage of the plane crash in the Potomac River.

Operations were to resume after sunrise this morning, with divers continuing victim recovery efforts, the department said. There were 64 people on the American Eagle plane and three on the Blackhawk helicopter. All were killed.

The National Transportation Safety Board has also joined the recovery operation as the investigation into the crash continues, DC Fire and EMS said.