Into the Potomac River, has resulted in at least 19 confirmed deaths. A terrible crash over the Potomac At around 400 feet, American Airlines Flight 5342,
Which was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, abruptly dropped height as it was making its final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
After receiving approval from air traffic control, the plane, which was traveling at around 140 miles per hour, changed course and landed on Runway 33, according to The Guardian.
An air traffic controller radioed the approaching military chopper just before collision to inquire whether it could see the inbound plane.
“PAT 25 pass behind the CRJ” was the next call. However, CNN reported that the two planes collided in a matter of seconds.
