Investigations begin for the helicopter crash with US passenger aircraft

U.S. authorities have confirmed casualties and continue search and rescue operations on the Potomac River, where the plane crashed after the crash.

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned all flights to Reagan National Airport. Three soldiers were aboard Blackhawk's military helicopter, while 64 people were on board on the passenger plane.

President Donald Trump has been informed of the situation, according to White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavet.300 emergency workers are working to rescue victims and investigate the accident.

According to Fox Nese, several members of the US Artical Skating team were on the flight board AA 5342, which crashed into the military helicopter. They were returning from the American Figure Skating Championship, held in Chichita, Kansas, from January 20th to January 26.

This is an indescribable tragedy. Our hearts are close to the families of the victims,” said in a statement by the American Federation of Skating. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the Army and Pentagon have launched an immediate investigation into the accident.

“Rescue conditions are extremely difficult because of strong winds over the Potomac River,” said John A. Donaldly, Chief of Firemen in Washington. Meanwhile, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has expressed concern about the event and confirmed that the company is working closely with authorities to help passenger families and whiteen the causes of the accident.

American Airlines has established a support line for passenger family involved in the accident, at 1800-679-8215. /Euronews Albania/