Tragic Midair Collision at Reagan National Claims Lives of All Onboard, Including U.S. Soldiers and Figure Skating Team
ARLINGTON, Va. — A tragic midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter claimed the lives of all aboard both aircraft near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, sparking a broad investigative and recovery effort. Officials confirmed the deaths of 64 passengers and crew on the jet, along with three Army personnel aboard the helicopter. The incident has shocked the community and called attention to flight safety protocols as …