A passenger jet operated by American Airlines' regional subsidiary, PSA Airlines, collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. The jet, carrying 64 people, was approaching Runway 33 when it struck the Sikorsky H-60 helicopter. Both American Airlines and the U.S. Army are cooperating with authorities and providing support to emergency response efforts.
An American Airlines regional jetliner arriving from Wichita, Kansas, collided midair with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport , officials said. The PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jetliner, carrying 64 people, struck a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while approaching Runway 33 at the airport around 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday. PSA Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines .
\American Airlines expressed concern for the passengers and crew involved, stating they were in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts. The U.S. Army confirmed the second aircraft was an Army helicopter from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and indicated they were working with local officials to provide further information as it becomes available. \The last U.S. commercial passenger airline crash occurred in February 2009 when Continental Flight 3407 crashed into a house while landing in Buffalo, New York. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of all 49 people on board and one person on the ground. The crash prompted federal regulations requiring more rest and training for pilots. The Transportation Department referred questions regarding the incident to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) expressed shock and sadness over the accident, extending their condolences to those affected and stating that their accident investigation team was responding to assist the National Transportation Safety Board in their investigation
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