DC plane crash live: American Airlines flight carrying 64 crashes into Potomac River after collision with Black Hawk helicopter

Officials say three soldiers were on board the Black Hawk helicopter at the time of the crash.

None of those on board were senior officials.

According to NBC, four survivors have been pulled from the water so far.

They have reportedly been taken to North Boathouse Fire Station at Reagan National Airport for further assessment as first responders continue to scour the river.

American Airlines have confirmed there are 60 passengers and four crew on board the plane.

‘A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time.

‘PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas.The FAA and NTSB will investigate.

‘The NTSB will lead the investigation.We will provide updates as information comes in.’

American Airlines have released a statement confirming they are aware a PSA plane was involved in the crash.

“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. We will provide information as it becomes available,” American Airlines said in a statement.

A US Army official has confirmed that the passenger plane collided with an Army Blackhawk in the crash near Reagan airport.

‘Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only be described as nothing short of a nightmare. 

‘A plane, traveling to the Nation’s capital from Wichita, KS carrying roughly 60 passengers collided with a Military helicopter.

My prayer is that God wraps his arms around each and every victim and that he continues to be with their families. 

‘There are no words that can make telling this story any easier. I ask the world to join me in praying for Kansas this evening, the first responders, rescue crews, and all those involved in this horrific accident.

‘I have been in contact with local and national authorities asking for answers and will continue to demand more information on how this unfolded.’

In a statement to CNN, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN President Trump has been made aware of the crash, he is continuing to monitor it from the White House.

She said the Trump administration sends its thoughts and prayers to anyone involved.

‘Tragically, it appears that a military helicopter collided with a military jet.’

Vice President JD Vance was among the first to comment on the unfolding tragedy.

He wrote on X: ‘Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening.

‘We’re monitoring the situation, but for now let’s hope for the best.’

In a statement, DC Police said: ‘At 8:53pm, multiple calls were received for an aircraft crash above the Potomac River.

‘DC Fire and EMS, the Metropolitan Police Department and multiple partner agencies are currently coordinating a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River. There is no confirmed information on casualties at this time.

The airport said in a post to X: ‘All takeoffs and landings have been halted at DCA. Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open. Will update.’

An aircraft has crashed while attempting to land at Reagan National Airport in Washington DC.

Emergency services in Washington DC said that a small aircraft had crashed in the Potomac River near the airport.

Fireboats are currently on the scene scouring the river, with details of the crash including the cause and how many people were onboard still unknown.