Serious Aircraft Collision Near Washington DC Airport
A concerning incident unfolded near Reagan National Airport as a passenger jet collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. The American Airlines regional jet, which had just departed from Wichita, crashed into the Potomac River following the collision. Eyewitnesses reported the harrowing moment the two aircraft collided, leading to a significant emergency response from authorities. All flights at the airport have been halted as rescue operations are underway. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, with multiple updates expected as the situation develops.
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