Live updates on the Washington DC plane crash. An American Airlines regional passenger plane carrying 64 passengers crashed into the Potomac River on wednesday near Reagan National Airport after colliding in midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. According to a US Army chopper was carrying three soldiers, the status of which is unknown at this time. The incident triggered a huge emergency reaction, including the grounding of all planes. According to Washington police, “there is no confirmed information on casualties at this time,” despite a large search and rescue operation underway.
According to an unidentified source in the Washington DC plane crash. Authorities have begun to rescue many bodies from the frigid Potomac River. The publication said that no survivors have been recovered so far. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas stated on social media that “we know there are fatalities,” but did not specify how many.
CBS reported that at least 18 remains had been found from the crash scene. American Airlines announced on social media that it was “aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA. With service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA), has been involved in an incident.” The airline stated that it will share additional information as it became available to it.