A passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, VA, prompting a search-and-rescue operation in the Potomac River. The collision occurred at around 9 p.m. EST when American Airlines flight 5342, descending for landing, collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter. Air traffic at the airport was halted while law enforcement and rescue teams searched for survivors. Investigators will analyze flight data, including communications with air traffic control and the jet's altitude loss. President Trump was briefed on the situation, and Vice President Vance encouraged prayers for those involved.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported a midair collision occurred at 9 p.m. EST between a regional jet and a military Blackhawk helicopter near Washington, D.C.
Investigation will include scrutiny of the passenger jet's loss of altitude and air traffic control communications prior to the collision.
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