Source: NBC News
A commercial plane and a military helicopter collided midair near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.
Both of the aircraft — an American Eagle jet and Army Black Hawk — are in the Potomac River. There were 64 people on the plane and three in the helicopter.
The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. ET. The number of casualties is unclear, as a search-and-rescue operation is ongoing.
President Donald Trump said in a statement Wednesday night that he has been fully briefed on the crash. He thanked first responders and said he “will provide more details as they arise.”
The airport is closed until at least 11 a.m. Thursday
There were 60 passengers and four crew members on American Eagle Flight 5342, which was traveling from Wichita to Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, just over the Washington line, according to American Airlines. The plane was carrying figure skaters, including Russian champions. No survivors have been found.
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