American Airlines Passenger Plane Collides with Military Helicopter Near Reagan Airport
An American Airlines (AAL) passenger aircraft collided mid-air with a military helicopter on approach to Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Collision Details
* PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet (Flight 5342) collided with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter at approximately 9 pm local time.
* Flight 5342, operated by American Eagle, departed from Wichita, Kansas.
* The US Army Black Hawk helicopter carried three soldiers on a training mission.
Passengers and Crew
* Flight 5342 carried 60 passengers and four crew members, including figure skaters, coaches, and family members.
* American Airlines CEO Robert Isom provided a video statement regarding the collision.
Fatalities and Search Efforts
* At least 13 fatalities have been confirmed, with multiple bodies recovered from the Potomac River.
* Emergency crews continue to search for survivors.
Investigation
* The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the incident, with the NTSB taking the lead.
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