A catastrophic midair collision near Reagan National Airport triggered a large-scale search and rescue operation in the freezing waters of the Potomac River. Newly released air traffic control recordings reveal the chilling moments before, during, and after the crash, offering critical insights into the tragic accident.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after an American Airlines passenger jet collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The collision sent the aircraft plummeting into the icy river, with confirmed fatalities, though no survivors had been recovered at the time of reporting.
