Helicopter and Airliner Collide Near Reagan National Airport, Debris Falls Into Potomac River

In a shocking mid-air collision, a helicopter and a regional jet collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. Debris from the crash reportedly fell into the Potomac River, halting all takeoffs and landings at the airport. Emergency teams are on-site as investigations into the cause of this catastrophic accident begin. The incident has raised major safety concerns about air traffic control in the region.