Plane Collides with Helicopter and Crashes into River

A tragic airplane crash occurred in Washington, D.C., involving a collision between a passenger plane and a helicopter. Both aircraft subsequently plunged into the nearby Potomac River. The incident took place around 8:30 PM on Wednesday near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as the plane was attempting to land.

The aircraft, operated by PSA Airlines on behalf of American Airlines, was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members. It had departed from Wichita, Kansas, and was preparing to land at Ronald Reagan Airport when it collided with a Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter belonging to the Defense Department. The impact caused both aircraft to crash into the river with a loud explosion.

Rescue operations are currently underway at the scene, with authorities and emergency personnel searching the river for survivors. In response to the crash, officials have temporarily closed Ronald Reagan National Airport and suspended all flight operations.

Further details about the cause of the collision and the condition of the passengers and crew are still emerging as the investigation continues.