An FAA statement revealed a PSA Airlines regional jet collided with a Sikorsky helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident involved PSA Airlines Flight 5342, operating as American Airlines, which departed from Wichita, Kansas. The flight carried 60 passengers and 4 crew members. PSA Airlines operates over 500 daily flights for American Airlines using a fleet of over 140 dual-class regional aircraft.
An FAA statement said a PSA Airlines regional jet collided midair with a Sikorsky helicopter. Here's what to know about the airline."A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time," the FAA announced in a statement."PSA was operating Flight 5342 as American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas.
The Associated Press reported that American Airlines said 60 passengers and 4 crew were aboard the passenger jet that collided with the helicopter.The new headquarters, set to open in January of 2026, will be located just five miles away from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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