A midair collision near Washington, D.C., has triggered a massive search and rescue effort in the freezing Potomac River. American Airlines Flight 5342, carrying 64 people, collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter during a training exercise near Reagan National Airport. Disturbing footage captured the fiery crash, which has claimed at least 28 lives.

Rescue teams face treacherous conditions, with hypothermia posing a major threat. Families anxiously await news, while authorities investigate the tragedy. President Trump questioned how it happened on a clear night. The NTSB and FAA are reconstructing the final moments. A Wichita prayer vigil honors the victims, as the nation mourns its deadliest aviation disaster since 2009.