An investigation is underway following a tragic collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening. Officials have indicated that there are likely no survivors from the devastating crash.
The collision occurred under circumstances that are still being determined, prompting a full investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Recovery efforts are currently ongoing as authorities work diligently to uncover the causes behind this unfortunate incident.
\"Our thoughts are with the families of those onboard both aircraft,\" an official spokesperson remarked. \"We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation to understand how this tragedy occurred and to prevent similar incidents in the future.\"
The area surrounding Reagan National Airport has been secured as emergency response teams and investigators collect evidence and assess the scene. The impact on air traffic in and out of the airport is being managed to ensure safety while minimizing disruptions.
American Eagle Flight 5342 was operating a scheduled service, though details about its origin and intended destination have not been released. The U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter was reportedly conducting routine operations at the time of the collision.
More information will be provided as the investigation progresses and additional details become available.
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