Tragic Mid-Air Collision at Ronald Reagan National Airport Leads to Fatalities
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A significant incident occurred at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the evening of January 29, 2025. An American Airlines regional jet collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter while the jet was approaching the runway. The passenger jet was carrying 64 people, including 60 passengers and four crew members. Tragically, the jet crashed into the Potomac River, resulting in the loss of all 64 people on board. Additionally, the helicopter involved in the crash was an Army Black Hawk.The collision has led to the closure of Ronald Reagan National Airport, halting all flights and causing significant disruptions to air travel in the region. The incident has sent shockwaves across the area, prompting a massive response from emergency services and aviation authorities. The exact number of casualties on the helicopter was not immediately confirmed, but it is known that the helicopter was a military one.Witnesses and residents in the vicinity have expressed their shock and grief over the incident, which has been widely covered by various news outlets and social media platforms. The exact sequence of events leading to the collision is still under investigation, but it has been noted that the collision occurred during the jet's landing approach.