PSA, American Airlines issues statement after plane crash involving Black Hawk helicopter
ByWHIO Staff
Aircraft Down Boats work the scene on the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)
ByWHIO Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. — A passenger jet crashed into a Black Hawk helicopter while trying to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
“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 commercial flight took off from Wichita, Kansas, and was heading to the Reagan National Airport.
PSA directed News Center 7 to the following statement issued by American Airlines.
“We’re 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. We will provide information as it becomes available.”
— -- American Airlines spokesperson
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom released a video statement late Wednesday night. Click here to watch the video.
“If you believe you may have loved ones on board Flight 5342, call American Airlines toll-free at 800-679-8215. Those calling from outside the U.S. can visit news.aa.com for additional phone numbers. Family members in Canada, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands can call 800-679-8215 directly,” American Airlines said.
PSA Airlines’ corporate headquarters is located in Dayton.
The company announced that its headquarters would be relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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Aircraft Down Emergency vehicles stage at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. The U.S. Capitol is seen, right, across the Potomac River in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) (Kevin Wolf/AP)
Aircraft Down Emergency equipment stages at Gravelly Point, north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, along the Potomac River, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
Aircraft Down A helicopter uses its searchlight as it flies above the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Wednesday night, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) (Kevin Wolf/AP)
Aircraft Down A helicopter uses its searchlight as it flies above the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon/AP)
Aircraft Down Emergency equipment stages at Gravelly Point, north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, along the Potomac River, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
Aircraft Down A helicopter uses its searchlight as it flies above the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon/AP)
Aircraft Down Emergency equipment stages at Gravelly Point, north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, along the Potomac River, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
Aircraft Down A helicopter uses its searchlight as it flies above the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon/AP)
Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says A view of emergency response looking from Arlington, Va., south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, across the Potomac River toward the District of Columbia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon/AP)
APTOPIX Aircraft Down A view of emergency response looking from Arlington, Va., south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, across the Potomac River toward the District of Columbia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon/AP)
Aircraft Down A view of emergency response looking from Arlington, Va., south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, across the Potomac River toward the District of Columbia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon/AP)
Aircraft Down A view of emergency response looking from Arlington, Va., south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, across the Potomac River toward the District of Columbia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon/AP)
