DC plane crash updates: 55 victims recovered and positively identified

All 67 people on board the plane and the helicopter were killed.

Last Updated: February 2, 2025, 4:59 PM EST

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after colliding with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night, with no survivors.

Sixty-four people were on board the plane, which departed from Wichita, Kansas. Three soldiers were on the helicopter.

The collision happened around 9 p.m. when the PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet was on approach to the airport.

Map of the area around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the layout of Runway 33, which the regional American Airlines jet was approaching at the time of the collision with the Army Black Hawk helicopter, according to officials.
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Jan 29, 2025, 11:04 PM EST

DCA airport closed until Friday morning

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be closed until at least Friday at 5 a.m., per the FAA.

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the FAA said it would be closed until at least Friday at 5 a.m.
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport closed until Friday morningABC News' Jay O'Brien reports from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the FAA said it would be closed until at least Friday at 5 a.m.
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Jan 29, 2025, 11:03 PM EST

American Airlines Flight 5342 involved in crash

American Airlines Flight 5342 was involved in the collision, the airline said. The flight was operated by PSA Airlines.

The airline confirmed that 60 passengers and four crew members were on board.

Lights from emergency vehicles are seen at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, after an air crash near the Potomac River on Jan. 29, 2025.
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Those who may have loved ones on the flight can call 800-679-8215, American said.

"Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft," the airline said. "We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts."

Jan 29, 2025, 10:57 PM EST

Trump releases statement on crash

President Donald Trump released a statement about the crash.

"I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise," he said.

Jan 29, 2025, 10:57 PM EST

64 total aboard plane

Multiple sources have confirmed to ABC News that 60 passengers and four crew were aboard the jet.

-ABC News' Katherine Faulders and Aaron Katersky

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