Flights Canceled Nationwide After US Helicopter-Civilian Plane Collision

A tragic mid-air collision occurred between an American Airlines passenger flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities. This incident has led to widespread flight cancellations across several airports including Lansing, Raleigh-Durham, Atlanta, Nashville, and Pittsburgh. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing at the crash site, with all flights at Reagan halted until further notice. The Federal Aviation Administration has not provided a definitive reopening time, initially suggesting operations might resume at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Airlines are offering passengers options to reschedule flights at no additional costs. Travelers are urged to check with their airlines for the latest updates on flight statuses.