Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is investigating Wednesday’s deadly mid-air crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter.

The crash occurred when the helicopter apparently flew in the path of the jet as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., officials said. More than 60 people are presumed dead in the crash, officials said.

The helicopter crew was experienced and was wearing night vision googles, Hegseth said. The identities of the crew are pending next of kin notification, he said.

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