Washington DC plane crash captured on CCTV

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A passenger aircraft carrying 64 people collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, while the plane was approaching the runway, according to officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The flight, which had departed from Wichita, Kansas, was struck by the helicopter, causing a fiery explosion that was captured in a video circulating on social media.

Caught on Cam

The footage shows a head-on collision, but authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause of the crash or the number of casualties.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense officials have confirmed that both the passenger plane and military helicopter were involved. While no official details on casualties have been released, local media reports indicate that authorities are actively investigating the incident.

In response to the crash, all flight operations at Reagan National Airport have been suspended, and rescue teams are at the scene working to assess the damage and assist any survivors. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.

Multiple agencies launched a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River, which borders the airport

Rescue boats were deployed from a site near the airport along the George Washington Parkway.

President Donald Trump was briefed on the situation, and Vice President JD Vance asked followers on social media to "say a prayer for everyone involved."

The collision prompted a suspension of all airport operations.

Helicopters from US Park Police, the DC. Metropolitan Police Department, and the US military were seen flying over the scene.

The incident evoked memories of the 1982 Air Florida crash, when a plane crashed into the Potomac River, killing 78 people. That crash was caused by bad weather.