American Airlines CRJ700 Crashes in Potomac River After Collision with Helicopter at Washington DCA
The FAA is currently investigating a mid-air collision which occurred on approach to Washington, D.C. around 9.00pm local time today.
In a brief statement, the FAA have advised that a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in mid-air with a Sikorsky H-60 Blackhawk helicopter. The PSA aircraft, operating as flight AA5342 for American Airlines, was on approach to runway 33 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
The aircraft was arriving from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT). Following the collision, the aircraft reportedly crashed into the Potomac River.
According to CBS News, a search and rescue effort is presently underway in the area. The downed PSA Airlines flight was reported to have been carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members.
On its website, American Airlines posted an early acknowledgement. “We’re aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident. We will provide information as it becomes available.”
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