The Pentagon and the US Army have announced an investigation into a significant midair collision that occurred between a commercial jet, operated by PSA Airlines for American Airlines, and a US Army helicopter over the Potomac River. The incident has tragically resulted in at least 18 confirmed fatalities, with search and rescue operations ongoing. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized the immediate need for this inquiry, calling the situation absolutely tragic. Flight operations at Reagan Airport have been temporarily halted while emergency teams assess the disaster.
The Pentagon and US Army have launched an immediate investigation into the tragic midair collision involving a commercial jet and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.
Officials confirmed that at least 18 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage, as search and rescue efforts continue amid temporary flight operations halt at Reagan Airport.
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