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Investing.com-- An American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) regional jet collided mid-air with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening, resulting in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.
It was not immediately clear how many passengers the aircraft was carrying, or the number of casualties from the incident. Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he was monitoring the situation, and claimed that there were fatalities involved.
The incident occurred around 9:00 PM local time as American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines for American Airlines, was approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) CRJ700 had departed from Wichita, Kansas, and had a capacity of up to 65 passengers.
“We’re aware of reports that American Eagle (NYSE:AEO) flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident. We will provide information as it becomes available,” American Airlines said in a post on social media X.
According to reports, emergency response teams, including fireboats, were promptly dispatched to the crash site to search for survivors. In response to the incident, the airport suspended all takeoffs and landings to facilitate rescue operations.