A regional American Airlines plane collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River, resulting in the crash and deaths of all passengers and crew aboard both aircraft. The collision, which occurred near Washington, D.C., was captured on audio recordings from the air traffic control tower, revealing the horrifying moments leading up to the impact. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, but conditions in the river are challenging.
Authorities have confirmed that the regional passenger plane, which had departed from Wichita, KS, was carrying 60 crew members and four crew while three military service members were aboard the Black Hawk helicopter. After the collision, both aircraft crashed into the Potomac River . At least 18 bodies have been retrieved from the river. No survivors have been found.Audio reveals air traffic control's shock as an American Airlines plane collided with a military helicopter.
Immediately following the crash, another voice says, “Did you see that?” The air traffic controller then proceeds to rapidly direct other planes to land or divert to Dulles International Airport. The American Airlines Flight 5342 had departed from Wichita, Kansas, and was on its way to Reagan National Airport when the
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