An American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River, according to officials.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on X an investigation has been “launched immediately” by the Army and the Defense Department. “Absolutely tragic. Search and rescue efforts still ongoing. Prayers ...
A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.