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This is obviously a developing story with more details coming to light every minute, but as of this recording, what we know for sure is that the collision took place last night at about 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The plane was American Airlines Flight 5342, and it collided with a Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River in D.C.

This is obviously a developing story with more details coming to light every minute, but as of this recording, what we know for sure is that the collision took place last night at about 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The plane was American Airlines Flight 5342, and it collided with a Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River in D.C.

The plane appears to have been approaching the airport preparing to land when it collided with the military helicopter. Within an hour, the incident was declared a mass casualty event and all flights were grounded at Reagan National Airport. The plane was a regional jet, a Bombardier CRJ 7000, which left Wichita, Kansas at around 5.30 p.m. local time.

The plane appears to have been approaching the airport preparing to land when it collided with the military helicopter. Within an hour, the incident was declared a mass casualty event and all flights were grounded at Reagan National Airport. The plane was a regional jet, a Bombardier CRJ 7000, which left Wichita, Kansas at around 5.30 p.m. local time.

It was operated by PSA, a subsidiary of American Airlines. That model of plane generally carries 60 to 70 passengers. CNBC reports that this particular flight had 64 people on board, 60 passengers and four crew members. The helicopter it collided with had another three crew members or soldiers on board.

It was operated by PSA, a subsidiary of American Airlines. That model of plane generally carries 60 to 70 passengers. CNBC reports that this particular flight had 64 people on board, 60 passengers and four crew members. The helicopter it collided with had another three crew members or soldiers on board.

The helicopter also had a gold top, which typically signifies a VIP or senior government official, but reports say no one like that was on board. President Trump released the following statement late last night. I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God bless their souls.

The helicopter also had a gold top, which typically signifies a VIP or senior government official, but reports say no one like that was on board. President Trump released the following statement late last night. I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. 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 more details as they arise. Within minutes of the crash, a massive search and rescue operation was mounted, including 100 ambulances and boats on the river. Because the plane landed in the water, that added another layer of urgency to the search and rescue operation.