But as Flight 5342 prepared to land on Runway 33, disaster struck. Over radio, air traffic controllers scrambled to divert other planes. When the pilots of those aircraft responded, they had ...

Both pilots of American Eagle Flight 5342, which tragically collided midair with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport, had Daytona Beach connections.

WASHINGTON — World Central Kitchen is serving meals to first responders who are working on the recovery mission after American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a military helicopter and ...

During the briefing, NTSB Boardmember Todd Inman made a point to thank every agency that helped after American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the Potomac River.

A new map created by the Hearst Television Data Journalism Team shows the approximate final locations of the American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk before colliding.The three ...

Crosses are seen in a makeshift memorial for the victims of the plane crash in the Potomac River near of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Va.

"Bluestreak 5342 Washington Tower winds are 320 at 17, gusts 25. Can you take Runway 33?" the controller said. Bluestreak is the call sign for PSA flights. The pilots agreed, and within minutes, the ...