PSA Airlines Flight Collides with Helicopter Near Washington D.C. Airport
PSA Airlines flight 5342 collided midair with a helicopter during approach to Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. A ground stop has been issued, and details on casualties are unknown.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed on Wednesday that PSA Airlines flight 5342 collided midair with a helicopter during its final approach into Washington D.C.'s Reagan Washington National Airport.
PSA is an American Airlines wholly-owned subsidiary and operates regional flights on behalf of American.
"We're aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident," American Airlines stated. "We will provide information as it becomes available."
The airport issued a ground stop following the accident, according to its X post.
The aircraft involved was a Bombardier CRJ700. The number of souls onboard and any fatalities is unknown at this time. The plane can carry up to 65 passengers and four crew members.
