A passenger plane and military helicopter collided near Washington.

A regional passenger plane from “American Airlines” collided with a military “Black Hawk” helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, resulting in both aircraft ending up in the Potomac River. Multiple fatalities have been confirmed, including crew members and passengers. Rescue operations are ongoing, and at least 19 bodies have been found so far. The investigation into the causes of the accident is underway, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has highlighted a shortage of air traffic controllers as a potential factor.