A Chicago-bound traveler waiting for her flight at Reagan National Airport was shocked to learn about the collision between an American Airlines passenger flight and a military helicopter on Wednesday night.
The traveler, identified only as Debbie, arrived early for her flight to Chicago ’s Midway Airport, where she had upcoming doctor’s appointments.Debbie, said she visits Chicago about once a month for care because her cardiology team is in the city.LIVE UPDATES HEREOfficials do not believe anyone survived the midair collision between the American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over Ronald Reagan National Airport.The American Airlines jet had 60 passengers and four crew members.
"I was here for the inauguration and, you know, I came to the airport and saw the president's plane fly in and out of here."MORE ON THE VICTIMSD.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly said first responders continue to search an area of the Potomac River extending as far south as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, approximately three miles from the airport.
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