DCA - American Airlines passenger plane collides with Blackhawk over the Potomac River, all 67 on both dead, 29 Jan 2025

[threesevenninefour]

I’m in the very immediate area—it was actually one of the warmest days out in the last few weeks today.
Unfortunately, I don’t think that means much watching the video of the collision Still holding out hope though…

 

[steeltowngirl]

Oh, no—that looks horrific. I can’t imagine that’s survivable, especially if the river’s anywhere near as icy/frozen over as I think it is in January. Thinking of their poor families.

There was a crash in January 1982 into the Potomac and there were survivors. But this looks like an explosion. I can’t imagine any survivors this time.

 

[CHEL]

Some have been reported on NBC News as being saved in the water so that is some good news.

 

[steeltowngirl]

Per CNN, the plane can carry between 50-100 people.

 

[Izzylizzy]

Is it just me or did the helicopter seem to make a straight beeline towards the plane?

No, It certainly appears that way.

 

[realanastasia]

American Airlines flight collides with helicopter in Washington DC

Takeoffs and landings are halted at Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport as emergency services respond.

www.bbc.com

 

[eash]

There was a crash in January 1982 into the Potomac and there were survivors. But this looks like an explosion. I can’t imagine any survivors this time.

This is the first thing I thought about too. I remember that day.

 

[TexLil]

CNN saying it was an Army Black Hawk (can carry up to 14 people) helicopter that 'caused this plane to go down. " Live on CNN ( Brian Todd CNN correspondent).

MOO since live info.

 

[MassGuy]

Some have been reported on NBC News as being saved in the water so that is some good news.

I think they’re referring to bodies. I’m seeing nothing positive from Twitter users following the scanner traffic.

 

[CHEL]

I think they’re referring to bodies. I’m seeing nothing positive from Twitter users following the scanner traffic.

NBC said they were transported to a hospital and others to a helipad but these reports are early and I haven't heard that again since.

 

[justme11]

No, It certainly appears that way.

I thought so too but maybe it's the angle we're seeing it from....

 

[steeltowngirl]

This is the first thing I thought about too. I remember that day.

Lenny Skutnik heroically swam out in that frigid river and saved that woman. I didn’t even have to look up his name. I know it by heart. I remember watching it live on tv.

^ reference to 1982 plane crash into Potomac

 

[tarabull]

CNN says Blackhawk Helicopter. Government or military.

But who's controlling it.

 

[Izzylizzy]

Politico:
Anthony Adragna

At least 4 survivors have been pulled from the water.
unconfirmed

 

[MassGuy]

NBC said they were transported to a hospital and others to a helipad but these reports are early and I haven't heard that again since.

Ok. There’s a chance that’s true then. I don’t know the protocol, like if they’d grab bodies and take them to the hospital if they thought there was a chance.

 

[jepop]

Live updates: American Airlines jet crashes into Potomac River after collision with Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport

The latest news and live updates on the plane crash into the Potomac River.

www.nbcnews.com

NBC live stream

 

[DS2021]

Politico:
Anthony Adragna

At least 4 survivors have been pulled from the water.
unconfirmed

https://twitter.com/x/status/1884802160757531066

 

[TexLil]

Per CNN live: Flight 5342 had 64 souls aboard (60 passengers, 4 crew)

TBD on the helicopter

MOO

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1884805773915521042

 

[Izzylizzy]

Lenny Skutnik heroically swam out in that frigid river and saved that woman. I didn’t even have to look up his name. I know it by heart. I remember watching it live on tv.

^ reference to 1982 plane crash into Potomac

@ 2:08 Lenny Stutnik arrives at the scene.