US: Passenger jet, helicopter collides over Washington, DC

· DW

An American Airlines plane collided with an army helicopter while approaching the Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. US President Trump said the situation 'should have been prevented.' Follow DW for the latest.

  • Regional jet collides with helicopter near Reagan Airport in Washington, DC
  • 60 passengers and four crew members were on board the passenger jet
  • Video captured on webcam appears to show moment of collision
  • Trump says plane crash 'should have been prevented'
  • No concrete information on casualties at this time

Here are the latest updates on the aerial collision over Washington, D.C.