Potomac River Plane Crash: Photos, Victims & Details Emerge
Could the unimaginable become reality? Tragically, it has: a mid-air collision near the nation's capital has resulted in a devastating loss of life, plunging Washington D.C. into a state of mourning and triggering a large-scale investigation into the causes of the disaster.
(DC News Now) Just over twelve hours have elapsed since an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter collided in the airspace near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), culminating in a catastrophic crash into the Potomac River. The incident, which occurred on the evening of January 29, 2025, has claimed the lives of 67 people, leaving a community reeling from the sudden and unexpected tragedy.
Authorities in Washington D.C. are currently engaged in the grim task of combing through the wreckage, which is scattered across the frigid waters of the Potomac. First daylight images emerging from the scene are beginning to reveal the sheer scale of the disaster, offering a clearer, albeit heartbreaking, picture of the events that unfolded. The collision involved a jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, en route from Wichita, Kansas, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The impact sent both aircraft plummeting into the river, leaving behind a scene of chaos and devastation.
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| Accident Summary | |
|---|---|
| Date of Accident | January 29, 2025 |
| Location | Potomac River, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington, D.C. |
| Aircraft Involved | American Airlines Passenger Jet & U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter |
| Fatalities | 67 |
| Flight Origin | Wichita, Kansas (American Airlines Jet) |
| Agencies Involved in Response | National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Coast Guard, Local Emergency Response Units |
| Official Investigation Website | NTSB Official Website |
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