A tragic incident occurred when a passenger jet collided with a US Army helicopter and plunged into the Potomac River in Washington DC, resulting in no survivors. This marks the first fatal crash involving a US commercial airline since 2009. Rescue efforts were extensive, and investigations are underway to understand how the collision happened.
Key Points
Passenger jet collided with US Army helicopter in Potomac River
No survivors found, first fatal crash for US commercial airline since 2009
Rescue efforts were extensive with over 300 responders deployed
Investigations ongoing to understand the cause of the collision