Passenger Plane Crashes After Mid-Air Collision With Army Chopper Near Washington DC

A plane collided mid-air with a US Army helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington DC on Wednesday night (local time). After the collision, both aircraft reportedly then crashed into the Potomac River. The video of the incident also surface online.

At the time of the incident, there were 64 passengers and crew members onboard the plane. As per the Federal Aviation Administration, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter. In the video, huge flames could seen when the plane crashed into the helicopter.

A rescue operation has bene launched after the crash. Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department also reached the spot. Meanwhile, all flights are halted at the Reagan National Airport after the incident.

The White House confirmed that the plane was a commercial airliner that collided with a military helicopter while heading towards Ronald Reagan National Airport.

US Vice President’s Statement:

US Vice President JD Vance in His X post said, “Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We’re monitoring the situation, but for now let’s hope for the best.”

Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We’re monitoring the situation, but for now let’s hope for the best.

Tweet By Texas Senator Ted Cruz:

“I am closely monitoring the situation at DCA, and I will receive a briefing from the FAA tomorrow. While we don’t yet know how many on board were lost, we know there are fatalities,” Texas Senator Ted Cruz wrote in his X post.

I am closely monitoring the situation at DCA, and I will receive a briefing from the FAA tomorrow. While we don’t yet know how many on board were lost, we know there are fatalities. Please join Heidi and me in praying for all involved as the search and rescue is underway.

There are no reports of any casualties yet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the airspace incident.