Investigators are currently looking into a midair collision that occurred over Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening, resulting in the deaths of 67 people. The incident involved American Eagle Flight 5342, a small passenger plane, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, while the helicopter had three people on board. The collision occurred near Reagan Washington National Airport during the plane’s final approach.
According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the helicopter was on an annual training flight at the time of the crash. Data from the U.S. Army shows there were more serious aviation mishaps last year compared to the previous decade. The plane was seen descending from 4,000 feet to around 300 feet, while the helicopter was flying at around 200 feet before the collision.
Unfortunately, there were no survivors from the crash, making it the first fatal commercial aircraft accident in the U.S. since 2009. This incident marks the second aviation accident with 10 or more victims so far this decade. Investigators are continuing to gather information to determine the cause of the collision. ADS-B Exchange data is being used to track the aircraft movements leading up to the accident. President Trump confirmed the absence of survivors and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
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