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An American Airlines regional jet was involved in a midair collision late Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed.<\/p>\n
In a statement to TPG, the FAA said a regional jet inbound from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter while on approach at DCA.<\/p>\n
The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ700, was operated by PSA Airlines, a regional subsidiary of American.<\/p>\n
There were 60 passengers and four crew members on board, the carrier told TPG.<\/p>\n
The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. EST, the FAA said.<\/p>\n
Just before 9:15 p.m. EST Wednesday, DCA’s official social media accounts indicated that all takeoffs and landings had been halted at the airport amid a large-scale investigation at the airport, which sits just across the Potomac River from Washington D.C.<\/p>\n
In a statement to TPG late Wednesday, American Airlines said: “Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts.”<\/p>\n
The airline urged those who believe they may have loved ones on board the flight to call American Airlines toll-free number at (800) 679-8215.<\/p>\n
In a social media post, Sen. Jerry Moran, of Kansas, wrote: “Learning that a plane inbound from Kansas was involved in a crash at DCA. I am in contact with authorities. Please join me in praying for all involved.”<\/p>\n
As of 10:40 p.m. EST Wednesday, the number of casualties remained unclear. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate, the FAA said.<\/p>\n
DC Fire and EMS were on scene conducting a search for survivors in the Potomac River.<\/p>\n
The closest airport to Washington, D.C., Reagan National sits in some of the most tightly congested and regulated airspace in the country.<\/p>\n
Prior to Wednesday, it had been nearly 16 years since the last major crash involving a commercial aircraft on U.S. soil.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Check back for further updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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