Photos: Rescuers search Potomac river after American Airlines, Black Hawk Army helicopter midair crash

The flight departed from Wichita, Kansas, with 60 passengers and four crew on board

Last updated: January 30, 2025 | 11:35

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A regional jet from Kansas crashed into Washington's Potomac River after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

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A US passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into Washington's chilly Potomac River on Wednesday after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport, prompting a major emergency response and the grounding of all flights.

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