67 presumed dead in collision of regional jet and Black Hawk helicopter
A source tells NBC News that, according to a preliminary FAA report, a single air traffic controller was handling both planes and helicopters when the crash occurred. Normally at the D.C. tower at that time of day and for the volume of air traffic,
American Airlines Regional Jet, Army Helicopter Crash Near D.C. Airport
Authorities are investigating an apparent crash involving a regional jetliner and a helicopter near a Washington, D.C. area airport, according to U.S. government and industry officials.
A different regional jet had to maneuver around a military helicopter at Reagan Airport just over 24 hours prior to collision
WASHINGTON — Just over 24 hours before Wednesday’s fatal midair collision, a different regional jet executed a go-around maneuver when descending to land at Reagan Airport due to a military helicopter in the same area.
67 dead after midair collision between passenger jet and military helicopter; Black boxes recovered
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after colliding with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night. Officials said no survivors are expected.
Black Hawk pilot from Mississippi killed in DC plane-helicopter crash
A Noxubee County native was among those aboard a Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a regional jet Wednesday in Washington, D.C., reports say.
Special Report: American Airlines regional jet crashes after collision with Black Hawk helicopter
A search is underway in the Potomac River after an American Airlines regional jet arriving from Wichita, Kansas, collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the river.
Collision Between Helicopter and Jetliner Kills 67 in Nation's Worst Air Disaster in a Generation
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft
Video shows American Airlines passenger jet, Black Hawk helicopter crash over DC
Video recorded by bystanders shows the harrowing moment when the 2 aircraft crashed into one another, causing an explosion over the nation's capital.
Plane Crash Updates: No Survivors in Jet-Helicopter Collision in D.C.
A midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. is being investigated by authorities. Follow along for live updates,
Three Soldiers Were on Board US Army BlackHawk Helicopter Involved in Collision, Official Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Three U.S. Army soldiers were onboard a BlackHawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
DC plane crash live updates: Black boxes from American Airlines plane at NTSB lab
There are confirmed fatalities from the collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 and the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. Several bodies have been pulled from the Potomac River crash site,
Bombardier CRJ700 Is a Popular Regional Jet Model
The Bombardier CRJ700 is a small single-aisle jet that can be arranged with seating for up to 78 passengers. American ...
DC plane crash live updates: American Airlines jet black boxes recovered, source says
Part of the wreckage is seen as rescue crews search the waters of the Potomac River after a passenger plane on approach to ...
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What to know about the Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet
The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet was among the most popular types of aircraft to land at Reagan Airport in Washington.
Regional jet carrying 64, military helicopter on training flight collide near Reagan National Airport
A regional jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a military helicopter on Wednesday night as it ...
Regional Jet’s Approach to Reagan Airport Not Unusual
American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom said Flight 5342 was “on an otherwise normal approach” to Ronald Reagan ...
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American Airlines Regional Jet Crashes Near D.C., All Takeoffs and Landings Halted at Reagan National
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a military helicopter as it was approaching Reagan National Airport.
Several members of figure skating community believed to have been on regional jet
Ret. Lt. Col. Darin Gaub discusses reports of who was on the American Airlines jet that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter ...
Shortly Before Fatal Crash, Jet Pilot Was Asked to Change Runways
The plane had been cleared to land on Reagan National Airport’s main runway. But in the final moments of the flight, air ...