BREAKING: Passenger Jet Collides with Military Helicopter Over Potomac River • 10+ Rescue Units Rushed to the Scene • FAA Grounds All Flights •
BREAKING: Passenger Jet Collides with Military Helicopter Over Potomac River • 10+ Rescue Units Rushed to the Scene • FAA Grounds All Flights •
A horrifying mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military Blackhawk helicopter occurred late Wednesday near the Reagan Airport. The FAA has grounded all flights at the Washington-area airport, and a multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway. Here's what we know so far:
- The accident happened as the passenger jet approached a runway at Reagan Airport.
- Two sets of lights appeared to join in a fireball over the Potomac River, according to a nearby observation camera.
- Emergency response units are working tirelessly to locate and save any possible survivors.