Washington Jet Collision Latest: Over 60 Passengers Onboard, Several Feared Dead

American Airlines flight and Blackhawk helicopter crash into river, emergency response underway.

January 30, 2025: Washington, DC: In a tragic mid-air collision near the White House, an American Airlines passenger jet carrying 64 people collided with a US military Blackhawk helicopter late last night. The crash, which involved 60 passengers and four crew members aboard the plane and three soldiers in the helicopter, has left several fatalities feared.

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The collision lit up the night sky with a massive fireball as both aircraft plummeted into a river in Washington. Emergency responders swiftly launched rescue and recovery operations, while flights at Ronald Reagan National Airport were grounded indefinitely.

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Details of the Collision:

• The American Eagle Flight 5342 was en route from Kansas to Washington, DC.
• The Blackhawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers, with no senior military officials on board, according to authorities.

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Emergency Response:

American Airlines has set up a helpline (800-679-8215) for those seeking information about passengers. For non-US residents, contact details are available at news.aa.com. The airline has also extended support for individuals in Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands through the same helpline.

President Donald Trump, addressing the tragedy, said in a statement, “May God bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.”

Next Steps:

Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collision. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to lead the inquiry into the incident.

This collision has sent shockwaves across the nation, highlighting the critical need for stringent airspace safety measures in one of the most protected areas of the US.

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• Passenger Jet Helicopter Collision
• Washington DC Airspace Tragedy
• Ronald Reagan National Airport Incident
• American Airlines Flight 5342
• US Military Blackhawk Crash
• Emergency Response Washington DC
• Airspace Safety Concerns