Por Phil Stewart is Ali.
Washington (Reuters)-The United States Army unit whose helicopter was involved in the night collision with a passenger jet in Washington was placed in operational pause, two US authorities told Reuters on Thursday, which means helicopters of this unit will not fly for now.
A US Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet on Wednesday night near Reagan Washington National Airport, and both aircraft fell into the Potomac River. The military helicopter was on a training flight, but it is unclear what caused the accident. The authorities said there were no survivors.
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One of the authorities, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the helicopters of the 12th Aviation Battalion, based on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, would be temporarily stopped. It is unclear how long will the break will last.
Other helicopters, such as those of the National Guard, will still be allowed to help with recovery efforts, the source added.
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Military helicopters are often seen in the US capital region, which houses several military bases. It is not uncommon for the military to order breaks after accidents.
