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Military Helicopter, Regional Flight Collide Near Washington's Reagan Airport, White House States
Military Helicopter, Regional Flight Collide Near Washington's Reagan Airport, White House States
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700, operating as American Airlines Flight 5342... 30.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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A military helicopter collided with a regional jet near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Wednesday.She added that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the situation.American Airlines acknowledged reports that its American Eagle flight, operated by PSA, was involved in the incident.US Senator Ted Cruz confirmed there were fatalities.NBC News reported that at least four people had been recovered and transported to hospitals.The plane carried approximately 60 passengers.The collision occurred over the Potomac River, prompting a multi-agency search and rescue operation led by the Metropolitan Police Department of DC. The US Coast Guard has been deployed to assist.A Western media outlet, citing a US Army official, reported that the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash was carrying three Army personnel on a training flight, none of whom were senior command officers.US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is closely monitoring the situation.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also confirmed her department’s support for local responders.President Trump expressed his condolences.He later suggested on Truth Social that the collision "should have been prevented," questioning why the helicopter did not adjust its course.The crash disrupted travel at Reagan National Airport, with over 100 flights canceled or delayed, according to FlightAware. The FAA announced the airport would remain closed until at least the morning of January 31, reopening at 10:00 GMT.Authorities found the plane split in two, submerged seven feet underwater, while the helicopter was overturned and unstable. CBS News reported that 18 bodies had been recovered with no survivors.A senior FBI official told NBC News there is no evidence of criminal or terrorist involvement. The US Army and the Department of Defense have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
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Military Helicopter, Regional Flight Collide Near Washington's Reagan Airport, White House States
08:43 30.01.2025 (Updated: 08:45 30.01.2025) WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700, operating as American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, collided midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while approaching Runway 33 around 9 pm local time. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation.
A military helicopter collided with a regional jet near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Wednesday.
"Tragically, it appeared that a military helicopter collided with a regional jet at DCA airport," Leavitt told Fox News.
She added that President
Donald Trump had been briefed on the situation.
American Airlines acknowledged reports that its American Eagle flight, operated by PSA, was involved in the incident.
US Senator Ted Cruz confirmed there were fatalities.
"While we don’t yet know how many on board were lost, we know there are fatalities," Cruz said on X.
NBC News reported that at least four people had been recovered and transported to
hospitals.The plane carried approximately 60 passengers.
The collision occurred over the Potomac River, prompting a multi-agency search and rescue operation led by the Metropolitan Police Department of DC. The US Coast Guard has been deployed to assist.
A Western media outlet, citing a US Army official, reported that the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the
crash was carrying three Army personnel on a training flight, none of whom were senior command officers.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is closely monitoring the situation.
"DoD actively monitoring. Poised to assist if needed. Prayers for all involved," Hegseth posted on X.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also confirmed her department’s support for local responders.
President Trump expressed his
condolences."May God bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise," he said.
He later suggested on Truth Social that the collision "should have been prevented," questioning why the helicopter did not adjust its course.
The crash disrupted travel at Reagan National Airport, with over 100 flights canceled or delayed, according to FlightAware. The FAA announced the airport would remain closed until at least the morning of January 31, reopening at 10:00 GMT.
Authorities found the plane split in two, submerged seven feet underwater, while the helicopter was overturned and unstable. CBS News reported that 18 bodies had been recovered with no survivors.
A senior FBI official told NBC News there is no evidence of criminal or terrorist involvement. The US Army and the Department of Defense have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
