Live Updates: American Airlines, Black Hawk Crash Near D.C., Recalls 1982 Disaster
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Editor - . January 30, 2025
- . Update: January 30, 2025 10:53 am
A shocking midair collision occurred near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night around 9 p.m. An American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter were involved in the crash as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The FAA confirmed that a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, operating as American Airlines Flight 5342, was approaching Runway 33 when it collided 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) are investigating the incident, with the NTSB leading the probe.
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Reagan National Airport Closed Until 5 AM
According to officials after the crash, the Reagan National Airport has been temporarily closed and is expected to reopen by 5 a.m.
American Airlines has provided a toll-free number (800-679-8215) for concerned family members who may have loved ones on Flight 5342.
A Tragic Reminder of the 1982 Air Florida Flight 90 Crash
This crash reminded the world about the devastating aviation disaster near Reagan National Airport—the Air Florida Flight 90 crash on January 13, 1982. That day, more than 70 people died when the Boeing 737 failed to gain altitude after takeoff. The plane struck the 14th Street Bridge which led to the killing of four people on the bridge before plunging into the freezing Potomac River.
The tragic accident was caused by heavy snowfall and ice buildup on the wings. This disaster remains one of the most haunting aviation tragedies in U.S. history.
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The current incident is under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the collision. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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