Tragic Plane Crash Overview

A midair collision occurred involving an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, resulting in a crash into the Potomac River. The incident took place just before the American Eagle jet was about to land, with no survivors expected among the 60 passengers and crew members on board. The investigation, led by the NTSB, is centered around understanding the sequence of events that led to this tragedy, marking the first U.S. airline crash since 2009. American Airlines is actively collaborating with recovery efforts and the investigation team to provide accurate information to the public.