Officials don’t believe anyone survived midair collision near Washington, D.C. [Video]

More on the aircraft involved

The American Airlines passenger plane was a Canadian-made Bombardier CRJ-701 twin-engine jet manufactured in 2004. It can be configured to carry up to 70 passengers.

The helicopter was a UH-60 Black Hawk based at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, according to the U.S. Army. Manufacturer Lockheed Martin said the aircraft can carry up to 12 troops.

All flights between Toronto Pearson and Reagan Airport have been cancelled

Wichita mayor says it was an ‘honour’ to host athletes

Figure skaters and their families had been in Wichita, Kan., for the National Development Camp. The camp was held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships over the weekend.

“It was truly an honour to have future Olympians and those who are at the highest competition level of figure skating right here,” …