A tragic midair collision near Washington, DC, between an American Airlines passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter has left 67 people missing. The crash, which occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, has prompted ongoing search and rescue operations in the Potomac River as investigations continue.
A tragic midair collision occurred near Washington, DC, involving an American Airlines passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The crash, which happened on Wednesday night, has left 67 people missing as rescue teams scramble to locate survivors in the nearby Potomac River.
The American Eagle Flight 5342, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, was nearing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when it collided with the military aircraft, which had three crew members on board for a training mission. According to FlightRadar24, the plane was flying at an altitude of approximately 300 feet when the crash took place.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed deep concern over the incident and stated that the airline is cooperating fully with authorities to support emergency response efforts. Officials have labeled the collision as one of the most devastating air disasters in the U.S. in over 15 years.
President Donald Trump confirmed he had been briefed on the accident and extended gratitude to first responders for their swift actions. Search and rescue teams remain active in the Potomac River as investigations continue into what led to the crash.
