US Army Helicopter and Passenger Plane Carrying 64 Collide in Washington, DC
A regional jet collided with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, leading to the suspension of all flights. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A Bombardier plane with 64 people on board crashed into the Potomac River following a midair collision with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night. The incident led to a complete suspension of all flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and triggered a substantial emergency response.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft, operated by PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines, was arriving from Kansas when it collided with a Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter around 9 PM local time. According to American Airlines, there were 60 passengers and four crew members on the regional flight. The US Army helicopter, which had a crew of three, was not transporting any VIPs, as confirmed by a US defense official to CNN. The exact number of fatalities remains unknown, with emergency personnel from various agencies actively searching for potential survivors.
A webcam at the Kennedy Center captured an explosion mid-air across the Potomac. "We are deploying every available US Coast Guard resource for search and rescue efforts in this horrific incident at DCA," stated newly-appointed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the situation. “Tragically, it appears that a military helicopter collided with a regional jet at DCA Airport right here in Washington, DC,” Leavitt told Fox News. She expressed that the Trump administration’s “thoughts and prayers” were with those affected and urged the public to follow law enforcement guidance.
US Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas issued a statement on X, saying, “There are no words that can make telling this story any easier. My prayer is that God wraps his arms around each and every victim and that he continues to be with their families.”
Initially, DC Fire and EMS reported that fireboats and other emergency personnel were responding to the incident, which involved a “small aircraft” going down in the Potomac River. The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed on X, “A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River after an aircraft crash,” clarifying that contrary to earlier reports, its own helicopter was not involved but was assisting with the response efforts.
In light of the incident, operations at the airport were affected, with all takeoffs and landings halted due to an “aircraft emergency.” Nevertheless, the terminal remained open for passengers. Authorities are urging the public to stay away from the area to facilitate ongoing emergency operations.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft, operated by PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines, was arriving from Kansas when it collided with a Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter around 9 PM local time. According to American Airlines, there were 60 passengers and four crew members on the regional flight. The US Army helicopter, which had a crew of three, was not transporting any VIPs, as confirmed by a US defense official to CNN. The exact number of fatalities remains unknown, with emergency personnel from various agencies actively searching for potential survivors.
A webcam at the Kennedy Center captured an explosion mid-air across the Potomac. "We are deploying every available US Coast Guard resource for search and rescue efforts in this horrific incident at DCA," stated newly-appointed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the situation. “Tragically, it appears that a military helicopter collided with a regional jet at DCA Airport right here in Washington, DC,” Leavitt told Fox News. She expressed that the Trump administration’s “thoughts and prayers” were with those affected and urged the public to follow law enforcement guidance.
US Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas issued a statement on X, saying, “There are no words that can make telling this story any easier. My prayer is that God wraps his arms around each and every victim and that he continues to be with their families.”
Initially, DC Fire and EMS reported that fireboats and other emergency personnel were responding to the incident, which involved a “small aircraft” going down in the Potomac River. The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed on X, “A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River after an aircraft crash,” clarifying that contrary to earlier reports, its own helicopter was not involved but was assisting with the response efforts.
In light of the incident, operations at the airport were affected, with all takeoffs and landings halted due to an “aircraft emergency.” Nevertheless, the terminal remained open for passengers. Authorities are urging the public to stay away from the area to facilitate ongoing emergency operations.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
