Washington D.C.-area sports teams have been sending their thoughts and prayers in wake of the plane crash on Wednesday night. The Washington Nationals said in a statement that they were “devastated” by the collision that occurred just above the Potomac River, according to TMZ.

The tragedy, which has hit the figure skating world hard, has also affected some flights to and from airports around the nation today.

Authorities are investigating a midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Follow along for live updates,

Learn more about the path of American Airlines Flight 5342 and the Black Hawk helicopter that collided before 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

Flights out of Los Angeles International Airport have been canceled or delayed today because of the deadly crash between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C.

Travelers at LAX are experiencing delays and cancellations on Thursday after a tragic mid-air collision killed more than 60 people in Washington DC. KTLA's Carlos Herrera reports on Thursday, Jan. 30,

A massive recovery mission is underway near Washington, D.C., after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter.

As many as 60 passengers and four crew members were aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, and the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. There were no survivors.

There was not a lot to be excited about Thursday as the Washington Wizards got manhandled by the Los Angeles Lakers in a 134-96 contest at Capital One. Coming off a wire-to-wire loss against the Toronto Raptors the night before,

The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet and Black Hawk helicopter both crashed into the icy Potomac River after colliding midair.

Members of the U.S. Figure Skating team were killed in a plane crash outside Washington, D.C. The figure skating community, including one local coach, are mourning those lost.