“View from Metro just leaving DCA at 10:22pm.”
From the FAA:
“A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.“
Joint MPD and DC Fire and EMS Statement on Aircraft Crash:
“At 8:53 p.m. multiple calls were received for an aircraft crash above the Potomac River. DC Fire and EMS, the Metropolitan Police Department and multiple partner agencies are currently coordinating a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River. There is no confirmed information on casualties at this time.”
From DCA:
“All takeoffs and landings have been halted at DCA. Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open. Will update.”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“Confirmed small aircraft down in Potomac River vicinity Reagan National Airport. Fireboats on scene.”
MPD reports: “MPD’s helicopter is NOT involved in this incident and is currently assisting in the multi-agency response.”
