America is in shock after American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., on January 29. The crash sent both aircraft into the Potomac River, with 60 passengers, four crew members, and three military personnel aboard,
Rescue teams have recovered 19 bodies, while harsh weather hampers search efforts. The cause remains unclear, with black boxes vital to the investigation.President Trump called the crash a “bad situation” that “should have been prevented.” Air traffic control audio revealed a dispatcher saw a fireball before both aircraft vanished. American Airlines expressed deep sorrow, and search teams continue working under difficult conditions.
