An American Airlines flight collided with a U.S. army Black Hawk helicopter as it was approaching a runway at an airport outside Washington, D.C. The plane fell into the Potomac River, where search and rescue efforts are underway.
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00:00A commercial plane has collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington,
00:05D.C.
00:06The incident occurred as the American Airlines flight was approaching a runway at an airport
00:11outside the capital city.
00:13It fell into the Potomac River, where a search and rescue operation is now underway.
00:18The plane was carrying 64 people, and three Army personnel were on board the helicopter.
00:24Authorities have not officially confirmed any injuries or deaths.
00:27U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the aviation officials will investigate the
00:32crash and modify flight paths around the airport if needed.