Small aircraft crashes into Potomac River near Washington DC airport: What we know so far

A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing at

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

on Wednesday night, leading to an emergency response and the suspension of all take-offs and landings, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Authorities confirmed that multiple agencies, including the US Park Police, DC Metropolitan Police Department, and the US military, were involved in search and rescue operations in the Potomac River following the crash. DC Fire and EMS reported that fireboats were deployed to the scene.
As per reports, the crash involved a US Army Blackhawk (H-60) helicopter.

Footage from an observation camera at the nearby Kennedy Center showed two sets of lights, believed to be from the aircraft, before a fireball erupted. The airport released a statement confirming that emergency personnel were responding to “an aircraft incident on the airfield.”
DC Fire and EMS confirmed the incident in a statement on social media, saying fireboats were deployed to the scene. Take-offs and landings at Reagan National Airport, which is located just a few miles from the White House, were temporarily halted as emergency personnel responded.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump was briefed on the incident, which involved both a military helicopter and a regional jet. Leavitt stated that federal and local law enforcement agencies were working together to rescue survivors.

Vice President JD Vance also shared his thoughts, urging prayers for those affected by the mid-air collision near Reagan airport. He stated, “We’re monitoring the situation, but for now, let’s hope for the best.”