How American Airlines flight crashed into US army helicopter mid-air: What we know so far

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, dark waters as over 300 rescue officials race against time to find more victims. But what exactly happened?

How American Airlines flight crashed into US army helicopter mid-air: What we know so far
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, dark waters as over 300 rescue officials race against time to find more victims. But what exactly happened?