A devastating midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., has resulted in a suspected catastrophic loss of life. The incident, which occurred Wednesday night, is being investigated to determine the cause of the collision.
An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter during landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., resulting in a suspected catastrophic loss of life. The incident occurred Wednesday night when the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the jet as it was approaching the runway. First responders, including fire chief John Donnelly, are focusing on a recovery operation, believing there are no survivors.
The wreckage of both the aircraft, including the plane's fuselage found upside down in three sections in waist-deep water, were located in the Potomac River.The investigation aims to determine the precise sequence of events leading to the collision. Officials will examine the aircraft's final moments, including their communication with air traffic control and any altitude changes experienced by the passenger jet. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the expected safety of air travel and assured the public that authorities will pursue answers for the families and the flying public. He stated that the FAA and DOT are committed to uncovering the cause of the tragedy.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the airport reopened at 11 a.m. Thursday, following its closure since the incident. Initial indications suggest the collision could have been preventable. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was expected to provide further details at a press conference planned for later Thursday. If all on board the aircraft are confirmed dead, this would mark the deadliest U.S. airline crash since November 2001, when an American Airlines flight crashed in New York, killing all 260 people on board. The last major fatal crash involving a U.S. commercial airline occurred in 2009 near Buffalo, New York.
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