Air Collision Near Washington’s Reagan Airport Results in 18 Fatalities
A passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter collide, killing 18. Officials investigate as recovery operations continue.
Catastrophic Accident Over Potomac River
A devastating aviation disaster unfolded near Reagan Washington National Airport, where 18 bodies were recovered after a passenger jet and a military helicopter collided midair, authorities confirmed late Wednesday.
Details on the Aircraft and Occupants
AA sources state that PSA Airlines was operating Flight 5342 for American Airlines using a Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft. The jet, which departed from Wichita, Kansas, had 64 passengers and four crew members on board.
Meanwhile, an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers was also involved in the crash.
Ongoing Search and Recovery Efforts
Rescue operations were swiftly launched along the Potomac River as emergency responders worked to locate survivors. Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
