American Airlines Flight Involved in Mid-Air Collision with Helicopter
On Wednesday evening, an American Airlines (AAL) flight was involved in a mid-air collision with a helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported, "A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter during approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time."
PSA Airlines was operating Flight 5342 for American Airlines and had departed from Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident, with the NTSB leading the probe.
American Airlines acknowledged the incident in a statement, indicating that Flight 5342, operated by its regional brand American Eagle, was impacted. The company is expected to provide updates as they become available.
The District of Columbia Police Department announced a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom released a statement regarding the collision, providing a hotline number for family and friends of passengers for information.
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