Washington plane crash: 18 bodies recovered after plane crash


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - At least 18 bodies have been recovered after a midair collision between a regional passenger jet and an army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing a police official.

PSA Airlines regional jet was operating Flight 5342 for American Airlines, which had departed from Wichita, Kansas, according to the FAA. According to American Airlines' website, the jet has a capacity for up to 65 passengers.

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