FBI sending response team to crash
The FBI Washington Field Office said in a statement that it's sending its National Capital Response Squad "in support of our law enforcement and public safety partners."
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-ABC News' Jack Date
All 67 people on board the plane and the helicopter were killed.
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.
The FBI Washington Field Office said in a statement that it's sending its National Capital Response Squad "in support of our law enforcement and public safety partners."
-ABC News' Jack Date
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said "extensive resources are fully supporting the search and rescue efforts" following the crash.
"First responders from across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland mobilized quickly," he said on X. "I ask everyone to pray for the passengers, crews, their families, and brave first responders.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be closed until at least Friday at 5 a.m., per the FAA.
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.
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."