American Airlines plane crash Today. A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700, operating as American Airlines Flight 5342, collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Runway 33 at Reagan National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. The flight had departed from Wichita, Kansas, carrying 60 passengers at the time of impact.

Major Aviation Accident: What We Know So Far

• Aircraft Involved: PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 (Flight 5342) and Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk. Flight collides with blackhawk
• Crash Location: Over the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C.
• Time of Incident: Around 9 p.m. local time
• Flight Route: Wichita, Kansas (ICT) → Reagan National Airport (DCA)
• Black Hawk Details: A U.S. Army training helicopter from Fort Belvoir, carrying three soldiers
• Passenger Count: 60 passengers onboard Flight 5342
• Casualties: Fatalities confirmed, but exact numbers unknown
• Rescue Operations: Ongoing in the icy Potomac River

FAA & NTSB Confirm Investigation

The FAA released a statement confirming the mid-air collision:
“A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. The FAA and NTSB will investigate, with the NTSB leading the investigation.”

Rescue Efforts Underway in the Potomac River

Emergency responders are racing against time in the frigid waters of the Potomac River, working to rescue possible survivors and prevent hypothermia or drowning. A law enforcement source has confirmed fatalities, and as of now, no survivors have been recovered.

📞 American Airlines Emergency Contact

Families seeking updates on Flight 5342 flight status can contact American Airlines through their emergency hotline:
📞 800-679-8215 (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)
🌍 International callers can visit news.aa.com for additional contact numbers.

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