Military Black Hawk collides with American Airlines jet midair
EarthCam video showing the Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines jet over Reagan Washington National Airport. (EarthCam)
An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet at Reagan National Airport. The American Airlines flight, Flight 5342 from Wichita, had 64 personnel onboard. The Black Hawk had three Soldiers onboard. The helicopter was from Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, out of Fort Belvoir. The helicopter was on a training flight.
From Fox News:
A massive search and rescue effort was underway after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines jet at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday evening.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan National Airport (DCA) around 9 p.m. local time.
PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines, and it departed from Wichita, Kansas. There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the collision.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News’ Sean Hannity that President Donald Trump is aware of the situation, calling it tragic. Trump later released a statement, writing: “I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise.”
According to American Airlines, there were 60 passengers and four crew members on board the CRJ-700 aircraft.
“Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft,” the airline said in a statement. “We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts.”
There were three soldiers on the helicopter at the time of the crash, according to an Army official.
“We can confirm that the aircraft involved in tonight’s incident was an Army UH-60 helicopter from Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, out of Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir during a training flight,” the Army confirmed to Fox News Digital. “We are working with local officials and will provide additional information once it becomes available.”
Additional Reading:
Wehner, G. & Griffin, J. (2025, January 30). Reagan National Airport crash: Military Black Hawk helicopter collides midair with American Airlines jet. Fox News. Link.
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