LIVE UPDATES: FAA Investigates Midair Collision Between American Airlines Jet and Black Hawk Helicopter

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. on Wednesday. 

The FAA reported that a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, operating as American Airlines Flight 5342, was approaching Runway 33 when it collided midair with a Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The flight had departed from Wichita, Kansas.

Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the incident, with the NTSB leading the investigation.

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Know about the Aircraft:

  • The Bombardier CRJ700 can carry up to 78 passengers. Flight 5342 had 60 passengers and four crew members on board.
  • The Black Hawk helicopter, built by Lockheed Martin, is primarily used by the U.S. military and can transport up to 12 fully equipped troops. There are about 5,000 Black Hawk helicopters in service.

Check Live Updates about the Plane Crash:

According to the FAA, the Reagan National Airport will be Closed Until 5 AM. If you’re concerned about loved ones on Flight 5342 the officials released an American Airlines helping number, you can call 800-679-8215 for assistance

The issue is under investigation. Stay Connected with us for aviation updates!

Kumari K

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