Plane collision near Washington, D.C. delays flights nationwide

Plane collision near Washington, D.C. delays flights nationwide

American Airlines Flight 5342 and a military helicopter collided mid-air late Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Officials believe all 64 people aboard the airplane -- 60 passengers, 4 crew members -- and the three people aboard the helicopter are dead. Officials conducted a frantic rescue effort overnight, which transitioned to a recovery effort early Thursday. Many aboard the plane were in Wichita, Kansas for a figure skating competition. With all flights at Reagan National Airport grounded until at least 11 a.m., people from across the country are changing their travel plans.

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