The devastating Air Florida Flight 90 crash on Jan. 13, 1982 and subsequent rescue efforts in the ice-covered Potomac River transfixed Washington and the nation

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said Thursday.

An American Airlines regional jet collided with a military helicopter as it was approaching Reagan National Airport.

"I walk here every day. I see helicopters going around. I see planes coming in like crazy. I never thought that would happen."

There are no expected survivors after an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in mid-air in D.C.

A regional jet and an Army helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport, crashing into the Potomac River. All aboard are feared dead, raising urgent concerns about aviation safety in congested airspace.

Several federal and state investigations have been launched after an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and fell into the Potomac River,

Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington is feared dead, a fire chief said Thursday.

The midair collision over the Potomac River on Wednesday brings back chilling memories of another tragedy in the same waters more than four decades ago—when Air Florida Flight 90, bound for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport,

Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge above the Potomac River just moments after taking off from National Airport on Jan. 13, 1982.

Tragedy struck the skies on Wednesday night (January 29) when American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a US army helicopter — a Blackhawk — and crashed into the Potomac River. So far, 18 bodies have been recovered from the cold,