On the evening of Jan 29, a devastating mid-air collision occurred near Washington, D.C., involving a Bombardier CRJ-700 regional jet and a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The American Airlines-operated jet was on approach to Reagan National Airport, when it collided with the military helicopter. The impact sent both aircrafts plummeting into the Potomac River, with the passenger plane breaking apart and sinking several feet underwater, while the helicopter overturned upon impact. Emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene, prompting a temporary suspension of all flights to and from Reagan National Airport. Authorities have since confirmed that there are no survivors. The cause of the tragic accident remains under investigation by aviation officials.
Tragic Mid-Air Collision Over Washington, D.C. Leaves No Survivors
Maya Shweiki, News Editor
January 30, 2025
Emergency units respond after a passenger aircraft collided with a helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River last night.
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Maya Shweiki, Staff Reporter
Maya Shweiki, a BCC Sophomore, is a writer for the Tattler. Maya plays for the BCC varsity field hockey team.