BREAKING—American Airline flight 5342 (American Eagle) has collided with a DC Police helicopter on approach to DCA airport just over the Potomac River. The AA 5342 is a Bombardier CRJ700 with a capacity of 68-73 passengers.
Pilot Identified as 28-year-old Capt. Rebecca Lobach.
Military Helicopter Jo Ellis blamed.
Responds to false accusations.
NTSB SPEAKS.
67 Dead. Major recovery operation underway.
12th Aviation Battalion, is currently on an operational pause defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Athletes on board: Several members of the figure skating community were aboard the jet, US Figure Skating
Plane originated from Wichita Kansas to Reagan National Airport.
President Donald Trump speaks.
Police press conference.
Crime scene.
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