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Fatal mid-air collision near Washington D.C. involving regional jet and military helicopter

An American Airlines CRJ700 passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided in mid-air Wednesday, near Washington D.C. © Shutterstock
An American Airlines CRJ700 passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided in mid-air Wednesday, near Washington D.C. © Shutterstock

A devastating mid-air collision occurred on January 29, 2025, near Washington D.C., resulting in the tragic loss of 67 lives. The incident involved an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, which collided in close proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The American Airlines regional jet, operated by PSA Airlines under the brand, was a CRJ700 aircraft, en route from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Washington D.C. The flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members. Tragically, none of the individuals aboard the plane survived the crash.

The U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, a UH-60L model, was carrying three military personnel at the time of the incident. Sadly, all three members of the helicopter's crew also perished in the crash.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an official investigation into the incident. Investigators have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the American Airlines plane, and these are now being analysed. A preliminary report is expected to be released within the next 30 days.

The tragic accident has raised concerns over airspace congestion around Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport, with calls for improved air management and safety protocols. Authorities continue to investigate the causes of the collision and are committed to ensuring that such an event does not happen again.

The crash occurred near the Potomac River, close to the airport, and emergency response teams from the Metropolitan Police Department and other agencies quickly responded to the scene.

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