An American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport on the night of Jan. 29, 2025, leaving 67 people dead. The passenger jet was traveling from Wichita, Kansas, and was on approach to land at Reagan when it collided with the helicopter. Military helicopters are a common sight in the Washington region that is home to numerous military bases. The collision highlights issues around the congested airspace shared by civilian and military aircraft over the U.S. capital. 🔗 See more at our link in bio. #Washington #PlaceCrash #DC #UnitedStates #News #Reuters