Passenger Jet Collides with Military Helicopter, Crashes into Potomac River

Fri Jul 18 2025 19:23:42 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Passenger Jet Collides with Military Helicopter, Crashes into Potomac River

A serious aviation incident unfolds near Washington DC as an American Airlines jet collides with a Black Hawk helicopter, prompting extensive rescue efforts.


An American Airlines regional jet tragically crashed into the Potomac River after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC. The Bombardier CRJ700 was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members when the incident occurred around 21:00 EST on Wednesday, while the Black Hawk helicopter, transporting three US Army soldiers, was taking off from Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Emergency personnel quickly spring into action; boats and divers have commenced search operations for survivors in the river where the plane was reported to be split in half. President Donald Trump has stated he is closely monitoring the situation and praised the work of first responders. In the wake of the crash, all takeoffs and landings have been suspended at the airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is now conducting an investigation into the incident as the aviation community grapples with the implications of this unfortunate accident.

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