Passenger jets and helicopters of the US military collided with Washington

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A passenger plane and a military helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport outside Washington on the end of Wednesday, the US Federal Aviation Administration said.

Regional flight, run by PSA Airlines for American Airlines, originated from Wichita, Kansas. Bombardier CRJ700 and a Sikorsky H-60 ​​Hawk helicopter of the US military collided when the aircraft approached the airport at about 9 pm.

Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department said that on X that a multi -agency search and rescue activity is taking place on the Potomac river, when the first reactions seeking survivors. There is no immediate confirmation of any casualties.

American Airlines said the flight 5342 of Eagle Eagle, carrying 60 passengers and four crew, participated in an accident at Reagan National.

Our concern is for passengers and crew on the plane, the airline adds. We contact the government and support emergency response efforts.

A US defense official said there was a team of three people on a helicopter but no senior staff. A second official said the situation of the helicopter crew was unknown. The military said that Black Hawk was operating in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

We are working with local officials and will provide more information when it is available, the military said in a statement.

In a statement, US President Donald Trump said he was fully announced about the terrible accident.

The airport, located on the Virginia side of Potomac, is close to the Pentagon and opposite the National Trade Center, said all takeoffs and landing were stopped but the station was still open.

Sikorsky spokesman, Black Hawk helicopter manufacturing company and owned by defense contractor Lockheed Martin, said: We have provided support for our investigation and customer.

Mhi RJ, where the CRJ series and support activities from Bombardier in 2020, did not answer immediately to comment.