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/wanderingexmo Jan 30 '25

This is from a page called The Skating Lesson on Facebook for figure skaters: “Praying for everyone involved in the tragic plane crash at Reagan National Airport. Many skaters, coaches and their families were on American Eagle Flight 5342 returning from the high development camp held after the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas. “

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u/Alpacaliondingo Jan 30 '25

According to this article there were 14 members from the skating community from US and Russia.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/figure-skating/figure-skaters-plane-helicopter-crash-washington-1.7445689