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Live: Updates on midair collision between a passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter in the U.S.

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Live: Updates on midair collision between a passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter in the U.S.

An American Airlines regional passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River after a midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. American Airlines confirmed that 64 people were on board the plane, including 60 passengers and four crew members. Three soldiers were aboard the military helicopter, which was on a nighttime training exercise. A major search and rescue operation is underway. Join live for the latest. 

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