A recent video capturing a mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport has gone viral, leaving viewers shocked and horrified. The footage, which surfaced on social media shortly after the incident on January 29, 2025, shows two commercial aircraft narrowly avoiding disaster as they collided in mid-air before one plane was forced to make an emergency landing. The video, recorded by a passenger on one of the planes, quickly sparked widespread reactions from online users, with many expressing disbelief and concern over the close call.
The footage begins with a clear view of the sky, as both planes appear to be on separate flight paths. In a split second, the planes come dangerously close to one another, and viewers can hear gasps and exclamations of shock from those watching the event unfold. The incident occurred as air traffic controllers scrambled to re-route flights to avoid a potential disaster, but the collision, though minor, resulted in significant damage to the aircraft involved.
“How is this even possible?” one Twitter user remarked, highlighting the confusion many had over how two planes could have gotten so close to each other without a full-on crash. Others pointed out the alarming frequency of such close calls in recent years, with several users recalling previous aviation mishaps and expressing concern over air traffic control measures.
Despite the terrifying nature of the event, both planes were able to land safely, and there were no reported fatalities or serious injuries. Aviation experts have pointed out that the collision could have been much worse had the planes not been able to maneuver in time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, while many online users continue to share their reactions, still in disbelief over the startling footage.
