Washington DC: A plane crashed mid-air into a helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington DC on Wednesday night (local time). The plane reportedly crashed into the Potomac River. The video of the incident also surface online.
It is not clear about the number people onboard the plane and the chopper. As per the Federal Aviation Administration, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter. In the video, huge flames could seen when the plane crashed into the helicopter.
Here Is The Video Of The Incident:
A tragic plane crash has occurred at Reagan National Airport near Washington DC. First reports are that the plane was landing when it crashed into a helicopter.
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Fatalities as high as 60 have been reported, and a MASSIVE search & rescue operation is happening in the Potomac… pic.twitter.com/uWrLf3JQPx
A rescue operation has bene launched after the crash.
There are no reports of any casualties yet.
More details are still awaited.