American Airlines jet crashes midair with military helicopter
The FAA has confirmed a passenger jet collided midair with a Black Hawk helicopter just before 9 pm Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, DC — All takeoffs and landings have been halted at the Ronald Reagan Airport after a small plane crashed into the Potomac River. The FAA has confirmed a passenger jet collided midair with a Black Hawk helicopter just before 9 pm Wednesday.
There is no word on deaths or injuries, but several news outlets are reporting there are multiple casualties. American Airlines confirms Flight 5342 left from Wichita, Kansas Wednesday evening.
American Airlines told CNN there were 60 passengers and four crew on board the flight that collided on approach to Reagan National Airport.
In a statement, American Airlines says people who believe their loved ones were on board Flight 5342 can call 800-679-8215 for more information.
