DC Airport Midair Collision: Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Reagan National
A mid-air collision between a regional jet, American Airlines Flight 5342, and a military helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport resulted in a mass casualty incident. The crash, captured on video, has prompted a large-scale emergency response involving numerous fire boats and helicopters searching for victims. The FAA and NTSB will jointly investigate the cause of the collision, while all takeoffs and landings at DCA have been temporarily suspended. Numerous fatalities have been reported.
John Q. Hosedrinker