18 killed as plane crashes into river after colliding with military helicopter in Washington
Speed of the plane was 166 kilometers per hour


Washington: A passenger plane and a military helicopter collided near Washington airport.
According to media reports, the American Airlines flight had arrived in Washington from Wichita, Kansas, where the plane crashed near the runway over the Potomac River.
According to flight radar, the plane crashed at 5:48pm local time, at which time the speed of the plane was 166 kilometers per hour.
According to reports, the Bombardier CRJ700 plane has a seating capacity of 78 people. After colliding with the military helicopter, the passenger plane fell into the Potomac River. Divers have been deployed in the Potomac River after the accident.
US authorities say that there were 64 passengers on board the plane that crashed. Rescue operations were launched as soon as the accident was reported and so far, 18 bodies have been recovered from the river and the search for more is underway.
According to US military officials, there were three personnel on board the military helicopter that crashed into the passenger plane.
According to US media, the Black Hawk military helicopter that crashed into the passenger plane was on a training flight.
All flights at Reagan National Airport have been suspended following the accident, while President Donald Trump has also been informed of the air crash.
Donald Trump said in his statement that he has been fully informed about the air crash, is monitoring the situation, and will provide more details as they become available.

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