American Airlines Flight Involved in Mid-Air Collision with Helicopter
An American Airlines (AAL) flight collided mid-air with a helicopter as it approached Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the incident occurred around 9 p.m. local time when a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33.
PSA Flight 5342, operating for American Airlines, departed from Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating, with the NTSB leading the probe.
American Airlines acknowledged the incident involving Flight 5342, operated by American Eagle, and stated that it would provide updates as available.
The DC Police Department confirmed an ongoing search and rescue operation in the Potomac River.
This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.