Tragic Skies: U.S. Army Helicopter and American Airlines Jet Collide Over Potomac River, Multiple Occupants Involved
Washington, D.C. — A chilling incident unfolded on Wednesday night as an American Airlines regional jet collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the frigid waters of the Potomac River, close to Reagan Washington National Airport. This severe crash resulted in both aircraft plummeting into the icy river, sparking immediate federal investigations. The helicopter, a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, is a staple in U.S. military operations, employed for various tasks including medevac, …