All flights were halted at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C.  on Wednesday after a plane crashed in the Potomac River.

“All takeoffs and landings have been halted at DCA,” the airport said in a statement. “Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open. Will update.”

The DC Fire and EMS Department posted on X: “Confirmed small aircraft down in Potomac River vicinity Reagan National Airport. Fireboats on scene.”

Video from the incident showed a large presence of first responders on scene.

This is a breaking news story; refresh the page for updates.

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All flights were halted at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C.  on Wednesday after a plane crashed in the Potomac River.

“All takeoffs and landings have been halted at DCA,” the airport said in a statement. “Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open. Will update.”

The DC Fire and EMS Department posted on X: “Confirmed small aircraft down in Potomac River vicinity Reagan National Airport. Fireboats on scene.”

Video from the incident showed a large presence of first responders on scene.

This is a breaking news story; refresh the page for updates.

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