A Bombardier CRJ700 passenger plane, designated as Flight 5342 for American Airlines, crash-landed into the Potomac River following a collision with a military helicopter. The incident occurred at around 9 p.m., captivating onlookers along the George Washington Parkway and inside Reagan Airport. Rescue operations were underway with emergency responders arriving quickly on-site, while passengers at the airport were frustrated by the sudden halt in flights, as American Airlines staff packed up for the day. The scene was marked by flashing lights and a heavy aerial presence as helicopters responded to the unfolding emergency.
In the quiet halls of Reagan Airport and from parked cars along the George Washington Parkway, people paused and watched the scene on the Potomac River.
The plane, a Bombardier CRJ700, was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines when it collided with a military helicopter and crash-landed into the river.
Thumping helicopters crisscrossed the night sky. Several ambulances were gathered at a police dock in southwest Washington, as flashing lights lit up a bank of the river.
Grounded passengers at Reagan Airport could see emergency responders lined up along the river, while American Airlines agents were packing up for the day.
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