Washington DC Plane Crash: American Airlines Issues Toll-Free Helpline Number, CEO Robert Isom Expresses Sorrow After Aircraft-Helicopter Collision Over Potomac River

Following a tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed deep sorrow for the lives lost. The crash, which occurred as the plane approached Reagan National Airport, left 19 people dead. The airline has set up a toll-free helpline for concerned family members at 800-679-8215. Additional numbers for international callers can be found on news.aa.com. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause of the crash and search for further victims. US Plane-Helicopter Collision Videos: American Airlines Flight 5342 Crashes in Potomac River After Colliding With Army Chopper in Arlington; Flight Operations Suspended at Reagan National Airport.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Expresses Sorrow At Incident 

CEO Robert Isom provided an update regarding #AA5342 before departing to Washington, D.C. Watch the briefing at https://t.co/DaPCYA2V7D

— americanair (@AmericanAir) January 30, 2025

Statement from American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on tonight's plane crash pic.twitter.com/2uxOC5ETIA

— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) January 30, 2025

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