American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 collides midair with military helicopter near D.C. airport

Summary

An American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 people collided midair with a Sikorsky H-60 military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.

The PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 was on approach from Wichita when the crash occurred around 9 p.m. ET. At least one aircraft ended up in the Potomac River, prompting a major emergency response.

The FAA closed the airport, and the NTSB is leading the investigation.