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Plane Collides with Helicopter at D.C. Airport

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WASHINGTON D.C. PLANE CRASH
REGIONAL JET COLLIDES WITH HELICOPTER MID-AIR
… 64 People On Board

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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7:45 PM PT — There were 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board the plane … according to American Airlines. ABC News reports there were 3 Army soldiers on board the Black Hawk helicopter.

An American Airlines regional jet preparing to land in Washington D.C. on Wednesday night collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport … according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

American Airlines said in a statement … “We’re aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident. We will provide information as it becomes available.”

Vice President JD Vance posted on X … “Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We’re monitoring the situation, but for now let’s hope for the best.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that President Trump is aware of the situation.

The FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash.

Story developing …

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