That's the same flight path that that plane and helicopter crashed last night on. Now, many have been wondering how did all of this happen? Why did it happen? And we at the National Investigative Unit have obtained audio recordings from air traffic control that sort of help paint the story.

An American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. Officials have not provided a death toll but said all passengers and crew on both flights were feared dead.

The BriefA passenger jet collided midair with a military helicopter near Reagan Airport, leaving everyone on board feared dead.It was reported just before 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday as the American Airlines flight was set to land at DCA.