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Philadelphia Airport Receives Diverted Flights From DC's Reagan Airport After Deadly Plane-Helicopter Crash
As rescue efforts were underway in Washington, PHL received two flights diverted from Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
January 30, 2025
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport say their thoughts are with everyone impacted by a tragic crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday night.
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CBS News reports an American Airlines jet collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River around 9 p.m. Wednesday. There were four crew members and 60 passengers aboard the jet, including several members of the international figure skating community.
U.S. Figure Skating said those passengers included athletes, coaches and family members returning from the National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Wichita, Kansas.
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