STORY What to Know About the Plane Crash near Washington, DC – The First Major US Commercial Aviation Disaster Since…
Rescue teams are actively working following a collision between a military helicopter and a passenger aircraft. An eyewitness has shared details of the tragic incident, some captured in video footage.
Authorities have confirmed a tragic mid-air collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport on January 29, 2025. The Bombardier CRJ700 had been flying from Wichita, Kansas, when the incident occurred, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The collision has sparked intense investigations and raised concerns about air traffic safety in the region.
The plane was scheduled to land around 9 p.m., but its journey was abruptly cut short when D.C. police received emergency calls at 8:53 p.m., reporting “an aircraft crash above the Potomac River.”
According to defense officials, the U.S. Army Black Hawk was on a training mission at the time of the collision. Assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion—stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia—the unit specializes in helicopter transport and technical rescue operations for the National Capital Region. However, … Read more below
