A small aircraft tragically crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport on January 29, 2025, causing significant distress among local residents and authorities. According to initial reports, the aircraft, operated by PSA Airlines under the American Airlines regional banner, went down shortly after takeoff. Witnesses described seeing the plane struggling in the air before losing altitude and plummeting into the river. “It was surreal; one moment the plane was there, and the next it was gone beneath the surface,” said one witness who was walking along the riverbank at the time. Emergency services responded promptly, deploying rescue boats into the frigid waters to search for any survivors. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that they will be conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the crash. PSA Airlines has expressed their deepest sympathies and is cooperating fully with the investigations. No passengers were reported on board at the time, although local officials are still working to confirm the details. This incident has raised concerns about air safety in the densely populated area surrounding the airport, which is a high-traffic zone for both commercial and private flights.
Small Aircraft Crashes into Potomac River Near Reagan National Airport
