News24 | Bodies pulled from Washington river after plane collides with helicopter
Thursday, 30 January 2025 () A passenger jet carrying 64 people crashed into Washington's Potomac River on Wednesday after colliding midair with a military helicopter, with US media reporting multiple bodies pulled from the dark, near-freezing water.
A commercial jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided mid-air near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening as American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, was approaching the airport....
A devastating mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., involving an American Airlines jet carrying 64 passengers and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter with three aboard, has resulted in no expected survivors. Emergency crews have recovered 28 bodies from the icy Potomac River. Authorities confirm the crash was preventable, and investigations are underway. Rescue teams face harsh conditions in their recovery efforts.
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A shocking new video captures the horrifying moment a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collides mid-air with PSA Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington, D.C. The almost pitch-black chopper rams into the passenger plane, causing a massive fireball. At least 60 people have died, with ongoing rescue efforts near the Potomac River. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash, which occurred near Reagan National Airport. President Trump has been briefed, while VP JD Vance calls for prayers. Officials are analyzing the video for crucial details on the cause of this devastating accident.
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On January 29, 2025, a PSA Airlines passenger plane, American Airlines Flight 5432, collided mid-air with a US Army Sikorsky H-60 helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The plane, carrying 64 people, crashed into the Potomac River, and 18 bodies have been recovered so far. Search and rescue operations continue in freezing temperatures, while the FAA and NTSB investigate the incident.
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A mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342, inbound from Wichita, Kansas, and a Black Hawk helicopter occurred near Reagan National Airport Wednesday evening. The crash led both aircraft into the Potomac River. The plane had 60 passengers and four crew members on board. Rescue operations are ongoing in the area near the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance expressed condolences. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. Fireboats are deployed at the crash site.
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