
UPDATE: January 30
No survivors expected onboard the American Airlines jet and Army helicopter that collided mid-air Wednesday night near Reagan Airport plunging both into the Potomac River. 28 of the 67 bodies were recovered. Victims include American and Russian figure skaters.
Search and rescue efforts continue in the Potomac River for those onboard American Airlines flight 5342 and an Army helicopter. The two collided midair near Reagan Airport. 64 on the plane. 3 in the helicopter. Loved ones should call 800-679-8215. DCA is closed until 11 am.
ORIGINAL: January 29
DC Fire and EMS are investigating a plane crash into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport. The department posted on the social media platform X that small plane went down around 9PM. The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting that a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight #5342, a small passenger plane from Wichita, Kansas, before the plane went into the river. The passenger jet had 60 passengers and crew of four. There were three people on the military Blackhawk helicopter. All flights at Reagan National Airport have been stopped as a result of the incident.