AAG(AAL) CNBC·2025-01-30 02:43Incident Overview - A midair collision occurred between an American Airlines regional jet (PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700) and a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport [1][2] - The collision happened while the passenger jet was on approach to Runway 33 at the airport [1] - Flight 5342 was arriving from Wichita, Kansas [1] Emergency Response and Impact - At least one aircraft was confirmed to be in the Potomac River [3] - A large presence of emergency responders was observed at the scene [3] - Reagan Washington National Airport was closed following the incident [3] Company and Aircraft Details - American Airlines acknowledged the incident and stated it would provide updates as information became available [3] - The CRJ-700 aircraft involved in the incident has a seating capacity of 65 passengers [3] Investigation - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the midair collision [2] - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the incident [3]