ORLANDO, Fla. — While search and rescue efforts are underway in D.C. after a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided, impacts are being felt in Central Florida and the Tampa Bay areas.

Flights to and from Washington, D.C., are being cancelled at the Orlando International Airport.

Operations are running like normal at MCO as the flight board shows only a few changes to flights headed into or out of the airport to Washington, D.C.

Orlando International Arrivals

Orlando International Departures

But even people whose flights are not impacted say emotionally, they are devastated to learn of this crash between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army helicopter.

Two passengers who are heading to the West Coast say it is a little scary to be stepping onto a plane after an accident like this.

“It’s kind of scary for a military aircraft would collide with a commercial aircraft. So, there’s a little bit of tension in the air, especially when you’re flying today, or the day after, or the night after or a few hours. So, it’s a little tough,” said Mark Calibrone.

There are currently at least three cancelled flights out the Orlando International Airport: Delta Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines. People can view the latest flight updates here.

The board reads of one delayed flights expected to arrive in Orlando from D.C. later Thursday afternoon, but at last check, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport announced it would be closed until 11 a.m. on Thursday.

A few flights leaving from the Tampa International Airport to Washington D.C. have been cancelled or delayed. Those flight updates can be found here.  

Tampa International Arrivals

Tampa International Departures

St. Pete Clearwater Arrivals

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