Sky News reported that at least 18 bodies of passengers have been recovered by emergency rescue workers. According to a preliminary statement from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet that departed from Wichita, Kansas collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Reagan Washington National Airport. The passenger plane crashed into the Potomac River in Washington DC after colliding with a military helicopter in mid-air. The plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members when it collided with the helicopter that was carrying three soldiers, multiple news outlets reported, citing US defence officials.