American Airlines Jet & Army helicopter collision in mid -air in DC

A collision between the air between passenger plane and a military helicopter had flights in Washington, DC followed AffiliateThe accident occurred around 9 pm local time and involved the flight of American Eagle to Ronald Reagan National Airport from Witchita, Kansas.

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Details of rescue efforts after the aircraft and army helicopter collision

Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily stopped all taking off and landed from the DC airport. Information about the case is still developing, but CNN report That a source is close to rescue efforts confirmed death, but this number is not specific. At this point, it is not clear whether any survivor.

The Blackhawk passenger jet and helicopter aircraft collided on the Potomac River. According to AP, emergency rescue officials are launching rescue boats injecting into the river from near the airport along the George Washington Parkway. CNN also shared that the Governor Maryland Wes Moore confirmed that Maryland Police sent divers into the river at the place of accident. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngin has also implemented resources.

I have been our emergency management team and our Virginia State Police on a tragic accident at Reagan National Airport tonight. Expansion resources are fully supporting search and rescue efforts.

– Governor Glenn Youngkin (@gocate January 30, 2025

American Airlines shares flight information

Between new news, American Airlines first resolved the case at Ronald Reagan National Airport through X. They have confirmed the collision and announced the plan to share information when it is available. In a Next press releaseAA revealed that the Eagle American flight (5342) had 60 passengers and four crew members on board. They provide communication to those who seek information about loved ones on jet.

Our concerns are for passengers and crew on the plane. We contact the government and support emergency response efforts. If you believe that you may have loved ones on the 5342 flight, call American Airlines for free at 800-679-8215. Those from outside the United States can visit News.AA.com for more phone numbers. Family members in Canada, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands in the United States can call 800-679-8215 directly.

What needs to be known about helicopters related to jet incident

According to AP, the sound from the air control tower tried to warn military helicopters to passenger plane. “Pat25, do you have CRJ in a vision?” The controller was reported to ask the plane.

Communications Heather chairman, from the general force of the forces, Reveal more details Back to helicopters to CNN. The Black Hawk was reported on a training flight, but it was still unclear where the aircraft took off.

Immediately after the accident, the tower was reported to start shifting the aviation traffic before the FAA grounded all flights. A camera video from Kennedy Center was reported to show a fireball in the sky when the jet and helicopter collided.

The husband of the woman on the passenger jet to talk

Hamaad Raza is said to have talked to Wusa9, revealing that his wife was on a flight. He said that she texted him, saying they were landing for 20 minutes. However, he became worried when his feedback messages did not pass.

I was just praying that someone was pulling her out of the river right now when we talked, Raza Raza told The Outlet.

President Donald Trump Reported as “completely summary” On the collision of aircraft and helicopters and are monitoring the situation. Unfortunately, this is not the first time a passenger plane ends in the Potomac River. In January 1982, 78 people died after a flight on Air Florida crashed due to bad weather.

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