On January 29, 2025, an American Airlines regional jet, Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, collided mid-air with a U.S. military Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at around 9:00 PM.
The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ700 operated by PSA Airlines, had 64 people on board.
Following the collision, the plane split in two and crashed into the Potomac River, while the helicopter went down nearby.
Search and rescue teams have recovered 18 bodies so far, with no survivors confirmed.
Authorities are continuing investigations to determine the cause of the accident and identify the victims.
