A deadly midair collision occurred near Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2025, when a commercial jet carrying 64 passengers crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a military helicopter. The jet was minutes from landing at Reagan National Airport after departing from Wichita, Kansas. Search teams are working in freezing conditions to recover victims. “Officials are assessing the full extent of the tragedy,” as reports indicate world-champion athletes were among those aboard.
