Air traffic control towers at an airport recorded audio of a crash involving a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet and a helicopter. The controllers witnessed a fireball in the middle of the river where the crash occurred. Immediately after the crash, all runways were shut down, and landings and movements were stopped. Other aircraft in the region were redirected, with some asked to land immediately at other airports like Dulles or Baltimore. Controllers also asked for help from other aircraft in the search-and-rescue operation, requesting any search lights on board. Within 10 minutes of the crash, it was clear that operations would not be able to resume in the near future, leading to the decision to close the airport. The recordings capture the urgent and coordinated response from air traffic controllers in the aftermath of the crash, as they worked to manage the situation and ensure the safety of all aircraft in the area.
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