American Airlines Plane Crash Live Updates: 18 bodies recovered from Potomac River following plane crash, say reports

US Plane Crash Today Live: An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The commercial flight, identified as American Eagle Flight 5342, was en route from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., when the accident occurred. Emergency teams rushed to the scene as rescue efforts were launched immediately. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the collision and assess the extent of damage and casualties.