WASHINGTON DC, US - JAN. 30: A regional plane collided in midair with a military helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, according to authorities. "A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time," the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement. The plane, operated by American Airlines, had taken off from Wichita, Kansas, the FAA said. American Airlines confirmed that there were 60 passengers and four crew members on board. "American Eagle Flight 5342 en route from Wichita, Kansas (ICT), to Washington, D.C.(DCA) was involved in an accident at DCA. The flight was operated by PSA Airlines with a CRJ-700," the airlines said. White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News that President Donald Trump has been made aware of the incident. Later, Trump said in a statement that he was fully briefed on the "terrible accident." "May God Bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. "I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise," he said. The US Army confirmed that the aircraft involved in the incident was an Army UH-60 helicopter out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Three US Army soldiers were on board a BlackHawk helicopter, a senior official said, according to reports. The source said no senior officials were on the helicopter. (Footage by Fatih Aktas, Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

An American Airlines airplane carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. The AA flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members. (Footage by @camille_du_bois/Spectee via Getty Images UGC)

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 29: (AUDIO OMITTED) Emergency response units wait on the tarmac as search and rescue operations are underway in the Potomac River at the Ronald Reagan National Washington Airport on January 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided with a helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport. (Footage by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, US - JAN. 30: A regional plane collided in midair with a military helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, according to authorities. "A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time," the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement. The plane, operated by American Airlines, had taken off from Wichita, Kansas, the FAA said. American Airlines confirmed that there were 60 passengers and four crew members on board. "American Eagle Flight 5342 en route from Wichita, Kansas (ICT), to Washington, D.C. (DCA) was involved in an accident at DCA. The flight was operated by PSA Airlines with a CRJ-700," the airlines said. White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News that President Donald Trump has been made aware of the incident. (Footage by Yasin Öztürk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

A black and white helicopter rapidly rises against the background of the Manhattan Skyline. The helicopter is moving from right to left

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 30: A helicopter flies above water as emergency response units conduct search and rescue operation at the crash site of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after the plane crashed on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided with a military helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport. Dozens of people are feared to have died in the midair collision. (Footage by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, US - APR. 10, 2025: A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near lower Manhattan on Thursday, though casualties remain unknown. The New York Police Department confirmed the crash took place “in the vicinity of the West Side Highway and Spring Street," warning motorists and pedestrians on X to "expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas." Bystander video appeared to show the helicopter breaking apart mid-air as it plummeted into the river. News footage showed search and rescue boats operating in the area on a gray and cloudy day. Additional details, including the number of passengers in the helicopter, were not immediately available. WABC, a local ABC television network affiliate, reported that at least three people were killed, though there was no official confirmation of casualties. The outlet said a tourist family of five from Spain was on board in addition to the pilot. (Footage by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, US - APR. 10, 2025: A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near lower Manhattan on Thursday, though casualties remain unknown. The New York Police Department confirmed that the crash took place “in the vicinity of the West Side Highway and Spring Street," warning motorists and pedestrians on X to "expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas." Additional details, including the number of passengers in the helicopter, were not immediately available. News footage showed search and rescue boats operating in the area on a gray and cloudy day.(Footage by Ferhan Kanca/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, USA - APR. 11, 2025: A motion graphic released Thursday reveals the history of fatal helicopter crashes in New York dating back to 1990, following the latest tragedy in which a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Lower Manhattan. All six passengers on board were killed, officials said. (Footage by Ferhan Kanca/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 30: A helicopter flies near the crash site of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after the plane crashed on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided with a military helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport. Dozens of people are feared to have died in the midair collision. (Footage by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON DC, US - JAN. 29: A regional plane collided in midair with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, according to authorities. White House Spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News that President Donald Trump has been made aware of the incident. "A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time," the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement. The plane, operated by American Airlines, had taken off from Wichita, Kansas, the FAA said. According to CNN, citing American Airlines, there were 60 passengers and four crew on board the flight. It also reported that the US Army Black Hawk helicopter had three soldiers on board. Washington, D.C. police said a multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River following the crash. In a post on X, American Airlines said that it was "aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident." The airport said all takeoffs and landings have been halted, adding that "emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open." Kansas Senator Roger Marshall said the plane was carrying roughly 60 passengers, adding: "My prayer is that God wraps his arms around each and every victim and that he continues to be with their families.” (Footage by Ferhan Kanca/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

TEHRAN, IRAN - MAY 20, 2024: The wreckage of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was found after hours of search operation in which a Turkish Akinci drone helped to locate the crash site on Monday, May 20.  Following detection by Akinci UAV, the Iranian Red Crescent announced that they found the location of helicopter wreckage.  After the helicopter carrying Raisi crashed, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense assigned an Akinci UAV and a Cougar type helicopter with night vision capabilities to participate in search activities. President Raisi had attended the inauguration ceremony for a dam on the Iran-Azerbaijan border on Sunday by helicopter. Iranian state television reported that the accident occurred when Raisi's helicopter made a hard landing while returning from the region. Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Malik Rahmeti, the governor of East Azerbaijan Province, and Imam Ayatollah Ali Hashim of Tabriz province were also on board the helicopter. (Footage by Ferhan Kanca /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)