Mid-Air Collision of Regional Jet and Military Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport

Search and Rescue Operations Underway

Search and rescue operations are underway with multiple crews responding to the mid-air collision of a Kansas regional jet and military helicopter (AFP pic) near Reagan National Airport in Washington. The incident occurred on Wednesday, prompting a major emergency response and grounding all flights.

Collision Details

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a PSA Airlines Bombardier regional jet “collided in midair” with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter as it approached for landing at Reagan at around 9 pm (0200 GMT). The plane had left from Wichita, Kansas.

Casualties and Damage

There was no immediate information about how many people were aboard either aircraft or about casualties. The extent of the damage to the aircraft and the surrounding area is also unknown.

Emergency Response

The federal aviation authority ordered the grounding of all planes at Reagan airport, and Washington’s police said on X that “multiple agencies” were responding to the crash site in the Potomac. Police said fireboats had joined the operation on the chilly Potomac River.

President’s Response

President Donald Trump “has been made aware of this situation and tragically, it appears that a military helicopter collided with a regional jet,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Fox News.

Background and Investigation

The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will likely conduct a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Conclusion

The mid-air collision of a regional jet and military helicopter near Reagan National Airport is a tragic and devastating incident. The search and rescue operations are ongoing, and the investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this incident.

FAQs

Q: How many people were on board the aircraft?
A: There is no immediate information about the number of people on board either aircraft.

Q: Were there any casualties?
A: There is no immediate information about casualties.

Q: What was the cause of the collision?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the collision is unknown at this time.

Q: What is the extent of the damage to the aircraft and the surrounding area?
A: The extent of the damage is unknown at this time.

Q: What is the status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and the FAA and NTSB will likely conduct a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.