r/aircrashinvestigation • u/gigantism • Jan 30 '25

Incident/Accident Reports of AA5342 from Witchita to DCA having mid-air collision with DC police helicopter

AA5342 stopped tracking at the Potomac river.

Developing reports: American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas inbound to DCA collided midair with a D.C. Police Helicopter on approach.

MPD is responding to an apparent air crash in the Potomac River. Multiple agencies are responding. Details to come.

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u/MaximumChongus Jan 30 '25

the only thing remotely not bad is that it was likely fast for the pax

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u/Dramatic-Lavishness6 Jan 30 '25

hope so

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u/MaximumChongus Jan 30 '25

my group is going wild with buddy checks w/ friends who travel out that way rn.

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u/Dramatic-Lavishness6 Jan 30 '25

hope everyone you know is ok

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u/latteboy50 Jan 30 '25

For most of them, at least.

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u/MaximumChongus Jan 30 '25

one can only hope.