a minute agoDetails: All known so far about the plane crash with a military helicopter in Washington
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(a year ago)A 64-strong passenger plane crashed into a military helicopter and crashed into a river in Washington. There are reports that 18 troops were extracted from the Potomac River. The temperatures are reported to be extremely low and the whole situation is making it difficult to search and rescue efforts. American authorities are on [...]
There are reports that 18 troops were extracted from the Potomac River.
The temperatures are reported to be extremely low and the whole situation is making it difficult to search and rescue efforts.
US authorities are investigating the case, while Washington National Airport Ronald Reagan has halted all flights.
What happened?
Around 9:00 Wednesday, local time, a company plane PSA Airlines, operating as American Airlines 5432, crashed into an American Army helicopter as he approached Ronald Reagan Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Passenger Airplane, Bombarder Type CRJ700, headed for Kansas.
There were 60 passengers and four board members, according to American Airlines.
The Pentagon said the helicopter was Sicorsky H-60, who was off from Virginia. Three soldiers were on board, according to the TV network, CBS.
The Federal Aviation Administration has said it will investigate the incident, along with the National Transport Safety Board.
Are there any victims?
There are no official reports of casualties. Initial reports on American media have reported that passenger plane is split in half into the Potomac River, while the helicopter has been thrown into the water.
Police and fire department are looking into the river for survivors.
Research and rescue efforts can be seen from Ronald Reagan Airport, which is near the river.
What did the witnesses say?
Ari Schulman said about NBC Washington saw the plane crash while driving near the airport.
He said landing was normal until he saw a big light in the sky as a result of the crash.
Statements of American Officials
US President Donald Trump has said he has been fully informed of “the horrific” and is monitoring the situation closely.
God bless their souls”, he said through a statement.
Trump has thanked the search-saving teams for the job done.
Vice President J. D Vance has called to pray for those involved in the incident.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy, who have just been appointed to their positions, have said they are monitoring the situation.
The head of the American Airlines company, Robert Isom, has expressed <x0 deep recovery” for the crash.
The United States has not registered any accidents with passenger planes since February 2009, though a host of incidents in recent years have raised security concerns. / REL
