A passenger jet and a military helicopter collided over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in a devastating crash with no survivors. Emergency responders faced extreme conditions, and the incident has deeply impacted communities in Wichita, Kansas, and Norwood, Massachusetts, where many of the victims were affiliated.
Midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter
What went wrong in the midair collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet over Reagan National Airport, outside of D.C.? As officials search for clues the country mourns those lost. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)