News Networks Begin Wall-to-Wall Coverage of Midair Plane Crash Over Washington D.C.
variety.comJack Dunn An American Airlines passenger jet collided with a U.S Army helicopter Wednesday night while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washinton D.C., causing news outlets like AP, CNN, New York Times, ABC and more to commence wall-to-wall coverage of the tragic accident.
According to AP, the crash occurred around 9 p.m. ET as American Airlines flight 5342 approached Reagan National. The plane was about 400 feet in the air when a sudden loss of altitude occurred.
There were no immediate signs of casualties. According to American Airlines, 60 passengers and four crew members were on board.
A search effort for survivors is currently underway near the Potomac River. The plane was heading for Runway 33 after it was redirected by air traffic controllers.
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