Potomac plane crash: Rescue operation underway near Reagan airport – Washington Examiner
A serious incident occurred near Ronald Reagan National Airport when an American Airlines flight reportedly collided with a D.C. police helicopter. The crash led to a temporary halt in all aircraft traffic at the airport. Witnesses captured webcam footage of an explosion in mid-air, indicating the severity of the collision. The DC Fire and EMS Department confirmed that a small aircraft crashed into the Potomac River, prompting the deployment of fireboats to the area for rescue operations.Emergency personnel are actively responding to the situation, while the airport terminal remains open. Updates on this breaking news story are expected to follow.
Potomac plane crash: Rescue operation underway near Reagan airport after apparent helicopter collision
Aircraft traffic was halted at Ronald Reagan National Airport after a helicopter and plane appeared to collide with each other.
According to data from Flightaware, American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a helicopter, reportedly a D.C. police helicopter. A webcam video from the Kennedy Center captured the incident.
“All takeoffs and landings have been halted at DCA. Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open. Will update,” Reagan Airport said.
The DC Fire and EMS Department confirmed that a “small aircraft” had crashed into the Potomac River in the vicinity of the airport, adding that fireboats had been deployed.
Video posted on social media showed police aircraft and fireboats surveying the area.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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