Tragic Mid-Air Collision Between American Airlines Jet and Army Helicopter Over Potomac River
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A tragic incident occurred last night when an American Airlines regional jet, Flight 5342, collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The jet, en route from Wichita, Kansas, was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members. The helicopter had three soldiers on board. The collision happened around 9 p.m. ET as the jet was descending towards the airport, approximately 400 feet in the air.The collision resulted in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. Emergency response teams, including fireboats and helicopters, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Multiple agencies, including the DC Fire and EMS Department, are involved in the search and rescue operations. The FAA has halted all takeoffs and landings at Reagan National Airport in the aftermath of the crash.Confirmed fatalities have been reported, though the exact number of casualties is still being ascertained due to the complexity of the crash site and ongoing rescue efforts. President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation and expressed his condolences, emphasizing the efforts of the first responders.
