A regional American Airlines jet carrying 64 people collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The helicopter was carrying three soldiers at the time of the incident. First responders swiftly arrived at the scene, involving around 300 personnel in search and rescue operations in the icy waters of the Potomac River. Webcam footage showed the moment of collision and subsequent explosion, making this incident potentially the worst disaster in U.S. aviation in 15 years, though no fatalities have been officially confirmed yet.
The Pentagon confirmed that a regional American Airlines jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, raising fears of a major disaster in U.S. airspace.
First responders quickly mobilized for extensive search efforts in the icy Potomac River, involving around 300 personnel, indicating the severity of the incident.
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