An American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into the Potomac River near Washington, DC, after a mid-air collision with an Army helicopter near Arlington. The exact number of passengers on board remains unknown. The dramatic crash, captured on video, shows a fiery explosion as the two aircraft collided while approaching Reagan National Airport. Emergency response teams and rescue boats are actively searching the river for survivors. Flight operations at Reagan National have been suspended. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and updates on casualties are awaited. Sudan Plane Crash: 18 Killed After Aircraft Carrying 21 Crashes in Unity State, Says Report (See Pics).

US Plane-Helicopter Collision

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