On Wednesday night, a tragic incident occurred near Reagan National Airport when an American Airlines passenger jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. The collision was captured on a dashcam footage taken from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.
The video footage shows a fireball lighting up the night sky as a result of the collision between the two aircraft. The aftermath of the crash has been devastating, with all 67 individuals onboard both aircraft presumed dead.
Recovery efforts are currently underway, with bodies still being retrieved from the Potomac River as of Friday. The incident has left a somber mood as the community mourns the loss of those involved in the tragic event.
An anonymous source who captured the video expressed hope that the footage would aid in the investigation of the collision. The source also mentioned feeling traumatized after witnessing the heartbreaking event unfold.
