
The CEO of American Airlines expressed his "deep sorrow" after an American Eagle flight carrying 64 passengers and crew collided in mid-air with an Army helicopter on Wednesday evening near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.
"I'd like to express our deep sorrow about these events. This is a difficult day for all of us at American Airlines, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, partners, first responders, along with their families and loved ones," CEO Robert Isom said in a video statement.