Tragic Mid-Air Collision: Husband Recalls Wife’s Final Text A devastating mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a US military helicopter has left the nation in shock. One man has shared the heartbreaking moment he received a text from his wife just minutes before the crash that claimed her life. The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, January 29, over Washington, DC, involving a Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter.
The Collision
The American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 was operating as Flight 5432, en route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Tragically, the routine flight ended in disaster when the aircraft collided mid-air with a Black Hawk helicopter conducting a military training exercise in the same airspace.
Authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities, including all passengers on board Flight 5432 and the crew of the Black Hawk helicopter. Investigations into the exact cause of the collision are ongoing, with initial reports suggesting a potential miscommunication or malfunction in air traffic control systems.
A Heartbreaking Last Message
Among the victims was Sarah Miller, a 36-year-old mother of two, who was returning home after a business trip. Her husband, David Miller, recounted the heart-stopping moment he received a text from Sarah just moments before the crash.