I am aware that a plane inbound from Wichita was involved in a crash at Reagan National Airport. I am actively in contact with authorities. My thoughts go out to those involved. I will share more information as it becomes available,

An American Airlines flight that departed from Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday collided with a military helicopter at Reagan National Airport.

Gold medalist Brian Boitano said his “heart breaks” for those impacted by the American Airlines flight 5342 crash after a memorable week in Wichita, his mother’s hometown

Throughout aviation history, plane crashes associated with Wichita have been rare. In fact, Wednesday’s crash of a American Airlines Flight 5342 is the only major fatality accident involving a commercial airliner coming or going from Wichita.

The National Transportation Safety Board’s website tells people to call the airline immediately after a possible crash if they believe their loved one was on board. The NTSB, who is likely to investigate the crash, can also be contacted at [email protected] and 202-314-6185.

In an emotional news conference, the mayor of Wichita, Kansas said her city is grieving the "tragic" plane collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter outside of Washington, DC Wednesday night.

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran has flown from Wichita to Washington, D.C., dozens of times. He will now have hearings on what went wrong in Wednesday's crash.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says after a wet night across Kansas we are waking up to a few showers this morning. However, the bigger story is the widespread fog reducing visibility to less than half a mile at times. Clouds will keep a lid on temperatures with most areas hovering in the upper 40s or lower 50s this afternoon.

Sen. Jerry Moran (R., Kan.), at the early morning press conference at Reagan National Airport, told reporters that the crash of the Wichita plane is a “very personal circumstance.” He [lobbied America

Water officials noted that western Kansas became a feedlot and crop production powerhouse, leading producers to believe resources were endless.

The plane had departed from Wichita, Kansas and was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, according to American Airlines.