The flight then crashed into the Potomac River. According to the FAA, Flight 5342 from Witchita Kansas collided midair while approaching the runway at Reagan Washington National Airport.

(NEXSTAR) – An American Airlines regional plane collided with a helicopter Wednesday night, sending the aircraft into the frigid waters of the Potomac River ... to 40-degree water for between ...

The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Izaak Walton League of ...

DC Emergency vehicles and crews search the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport after deadly plane crash between American Airlines regional passenger jet carrying 64 people with a U.S ...

There was no immediate confirmation of any casualties, but surviving an extended submersion in the river would be difficult. On Wednesday, the Potomac ... “Cold water quickly removes heat ...