Chilling air traffic control audio captures the moment an American Airlines flight crashes into a helicopter over the Potomac River. The collision, which occurred near Reagan Washington National Airport, resulted in the deaths of all on board both aircraft. Air traffic control recordings reveal the chaotic moments following the crash, with controllers confirming the collision and shutting down operations at the airport.
Chilling air traffic control audio has captured the moment an American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter. In-flight recordings captured the final communications between the three crew members of the helicopter, which had the call sign PAT25."PAT25, do you have a CRJ in sight? PAT25, pass behind the CRJ," an air traffic controller said at 8.47pm local time on Wednesday.
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