A serious midair collision occurred on Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when a PSA Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army helicopter. Early reports indicate at least 19 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River as around 300 responders search for survivors. The incident, marking the first major commercial aviation accident in 16 years, has triggered an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. As a precaution, flights at the airport have been temporarily suspended, with air traffic expected to resume Thursday morning.
The collision occurred when a PSA Airlines regional jet was nearing landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and collided midair with a U.S. Army helicopter.
Witnesses captured video showing the tragic moment as two lit-up elements converged, leading to a catastrophic fireball that raised immediate concern among nearby residents.
Local officials have indicated at least 19 bodies have been recovered, with 300 responders deployed to the Potomac River to search for survivors amidst the wreckage.
Investigations have been initiated by the National Transportation Safety Board as no prior major incidents have been reported in U.S. commercial aviation since 2009.
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