Small aircraft crashes into Potomac River near Washington DC airport: What we know so far

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 30, 2025
A small aircraft crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, leading to a prompt emergency response from multiple agencies including DC Fire and EMS. Fireboats were deployed, and flights at Reagan National were temporarily halted as emergency personnel responded.

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Published on January 30, 2025 -  03:30
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A commercial jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided mid-air near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening as American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, was approaching the airport. Rescue operations are underway, with emergency services deploying boats to search for survivors. All flights at the airport have been temporarily suspended. The exact number of passengers on board the jet remains unknown. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision. #PlaneCrash #HelicopterCollision #PotomacRiver #ReaganAirport #AmericanAirlines #BlackHawk #MidAirCollision #AviationAccident #RescueOperation #WashingtonDC #FAA #NTSB #EmergencyResponse #AirTrafficControl #Flight5342 #AviationSafety #BreakingNews #AviationInvestigation #USArmy #AviationDisaster

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