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Horrific American Airlines Crash Near Reagan Airport: No Survivors Feared

Mid-Air Collision Near Reagan Airport: American Airlines Jet and Army Helicopter Crash Leaves 64 Feared Dead in the Potomac River

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  • 1. Collision and Immediate Aftermath
  • 2. Search-and-Rescue Operations
  • 3. Investigation and Air Traffic Communications
  • 4. Victims and National Mourning
  • 5. Presidential and Political Reactions
  • 6. Airport Disruptions and Travel Impact
  • 7. Historical Context and Safety Concerns

American Airlines crash near Reagan Airport leaves 64 feared dead

ARLINGTON, Va. — A devastating American Airlines crash near Reagan Airport has left all aboard feared dead after a passenger jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided mid-air with a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening. The collision sent both aircraft into the Potomac River, prompting a massive search-and-rescue operation, with authorities confirming multiple fatalities, according to The Associated Press (AP).

Bombardier CRJ-701 regional jet, the type of aircraft involved in the American Airlines crash near Reagan Airport.
Bombardier CRJ-701 regional jet, the type of aircraft involved in the American Airlines crash near Reagan Airport.

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Collision and Immediate Aftermath

AP reported that the American Airlines Flight 5342, a Bombardier CRJ-701 regional jet, was inbound from Wichita, Kansas when it was cleared to land on Runway 33 at Reagan National. Moments later, the jet collided with an Army helicopter on a training flight, causing both aircraft to plunge into the icy waters of the Potomac River.

Eyewitnesses described a fireball in the sky before debris rained down over the river. Video footage from a security camera at the Kennedy Center showed the aircraft lights merging before a sudden explosion.

LIVE: Scene of plane crash near Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport

“There were boats all over the river, scanning the wreckage, and helicopters circling above in search of survivors,” said D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly, who described the search as “highly complex” due to the rough conditions and frigid waters.

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Search-and-Rescue Operations

More than 300 first responders were dispatched, including divers, inflatable rescue boats, and helicopters from multiple law enforcement agencies. AP reported that at least 28 bodies have been recovered, but officials fear no survivors due to the severity of the impact and freezing water temperatures.

“We are going to recover our fellow citizens,” said D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser at a somber press conference. She declined to confirm the total number of victims, citing the ongoing search operation.

AP also confirmed that three soldiers were aboard the Black Hawk helicopter, though their fate remains unclear.

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Investigation and Air Traffic Communications

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an extensive investigation into what led to the mid-air collision in one of the most tightly controlled airspaces in the world, just three miles from the White House and the U.S. Capitol.

Map of American Airlines crash with Army UH-60 near Reagan Airport. Sources AP, FlightAware, adsbexchange.com.
Map of American Airlines crash with Army UH-60 near Reagan Airport. Sources AP, FlightAware, adsbexchange.com.

According to FAA data, the regional jet was at 400 feet altitude, traveling at 140 mph when it experienced a sudden drop in altitude over the river. AP reported that air traffic controllers had asked the arriving plane if it could land on the shorter Runway 33, a request the pilots accepted. Moments later, an air traffic controller instructed the military helicopter to pass behind the CRJ-701, but the collision occurred less than 30 seconds later.

Authorities are now analyzing:

  • Black box flight recorders from both aircraft
  • Radar and air traffic control recordings
  • Weather conditions at the time of impact

The FAA temporarily halted all takeoffs and landings at Reagan National following the crash.

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Victims and National Mourning

Passengers on the flight included a group of figure skaters, their coaches, and family members returning from a development camp following the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita.

“We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims’ families closely in our hearts,” U.S. Figure Skating said in a statement.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed “deep sorrow” and assured that the airline is fully cooperating with authorities while focusing on the needs of the victims’ families.

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Presidential and Political Reactions

President Donald Trump issued a statement confirming that he had been fully briefed on the disaster.

“May God bless their souls,” he said, referring to those aboard the flight.

Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas described the crash as “unbearable sorrow”, while Senator Jerry Moran noted that many in Wichita would personally know victims of the flight, making it a “very personal circumstance.”

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Airport Disruptions and Travel Impact

The FAA initially announced that Reagan National Airport would remain closed until Friday, but an updated statement confirmed that operations will resume Thursday at 11 a.m. following an extensive recovery and investigation process.

Control tower and terminal at Reagan National Airport, near the site of the American Airlines crash.
Control tower and terminal at Reagan National Airport, near the site of the American Airlines crash.

Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for rebooking and alternate travel options. Many flights were rerouted to Dulles International Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

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Historical Context and Safety Concerns

Aviation experts are calling for a review of civilian and military airspace coordination, particularly in high-traffic corridors near Washington, D.C.

This incident recalls the 1982 crash of Air Florida Flight 90, which plunged into the Potomac River, killing 78 people due to severe winter conditions.

Additionally, it marks the deadliest U.S. commercial airline crash since 2009, when Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashed in Buffalo, New York, killing all 50 people on board.

“The conditions may have played a role,” said aviation analyst John Cox, noting that wind gusts up to 25 mph were recorded at the time of the crash.

While the cause remains under investigation, experts stress that modern air traffic control protocols are designed to prevent mid-air collisions, making this tragedy particularly alarming.

For the latest updates on this developing story, continue following Unitedpac St. Lucia News.

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