A tragic mid-air collision occurred on January 29, 2025, involving an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army helicopter near Washington National Airport. The passenger flight, carrying 64 individuals, crashed into the Potomac River, where search and rescue teams have located 18 bodies amidst freezing temperatures. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which left the jet split in half and the helicopter upside down. This event raises urgent safety concerns about air traffic regulations and the management of airspace near busy airports.
A PSA Airlines jet operating as American Airlines 5432 collided with a US Army helicopter late on Wednesday, January 29 in the United States.
An American Airlines passenger jet has collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, reportedly carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members.
The FAA said it would investigate the incident, together with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Early reports on US media said the passenger plane could be seen split in half on the Potomac River, while the helicopter was upside down in the water.
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