A regional American Airlines plane and a military Black Hawk helicopter collided near Washington, DC, resulting in a devastating crash into the Potomac River. All aboard both aircraft perished. Audio recordings reveal the air traffic control tower's shock and attempts to direct other aircraft as the tragedy unfolded
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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