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The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed on Wednesday that PSA Airlines flight 5342 collided midair with a helicopter during its final approach into Washington D.C.'s Reagan Washington National Airport.PSA is an American Airlines wholly-owned subsidiary and operates regional flights on behalf American. The aircraft was a Bombardier CRJ700. American Airlines said in a statement there were 60 passengers and four crew members onboard.
'We're aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas to Washington Reagan National Airport has been involved in an incident,' American Airlines told Business Insider in a statement. 'We will provide information as it becomes available.'The airport was closed to all aircraft after the crash.A DC Fire spokesperson could not confirm any fatalities but said a 'search and rescue operation is in progress.
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