Officials said a Blackhawk flew in the path of an American Airlines jet landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
A 66-year-old employee at North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas Airport died on Monday after a tragic accident occurred on the airplane tarmac.
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, Charlotte Douglas International Airport had 186 flights canceled and 102 that were delayed, according to FlightAware, an online website providing real-time information. FlightAware also reported that flights scheduled to come to CLT are being delayed at other airports by about an hour and 30 minutes.
Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.
The fatal plane crash involving a commercial plane and an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., has caused widespread airline cancellations, including out of North Carolina. Below is a list of canceled or delayed flights heading to Reagan Washington National Airport, According to Flight Aware:
A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of western North Carolina as gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected to impact the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — A military helicopter collided with an American Airlines flight 5342 at Reagan National Airport at 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, according to the FAA. WUSA learned that DC Fire and EMS say a small plane crashed near the airport and landed in the Potomac River.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — An aerospace company set to expand in Buncombe County will create 325 jobs and invest $285 million into the Asheville area. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced the expansion on Tuesday.
While the crash is being investigated, all flights going in and out of DCA have been canceled. This includes at least four flights from DC to North Carolina, including one set to go to PTI airport in Greensboro. This is a developing story. Stay with WFMY News 2 for updates.
The plane collided with a helicopter just before it was scheduled to land. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Reagan Washington National Airport remains closed until 11 a.m. Officials believe no one on either the plane or helicopter survived. TOP STORIES FROM WXII: Special edition Stanley