On Wednesday night, a serious midair collision occurred when a passenger jet from Wichita collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Following the crash, flights were halted as search and rescue teams deployed to the Potomac River, where the partially submerged plane posed challenges for recovery efforts. Reports indicate 60 passengers and 4 crew members were aboard the plane, while 3 soldiers were inside the helicopter. Preliminary findings suggest the plane involved was a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700. The situation is ongoing and developing.
A passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, prompting a massive search and rescue operation in the Potomac River.
Witnesses described the midair collision as ending in a massive crash, with a loud noise trailing the incident, sparking immediate emergency response.
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