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The Federal Aviation Administration said that later on Wednesday, a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport.
PSA Airlines is a regional flight operated by US airlines. The bomber CRJ700 and the US Army Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided at the airport around 9 pm.
American Airlines, which has PSA completely, said that the American Flight 5342 flight contains 60 passengers and four crew members, “it was involved in a accident in Reagan.” The airline added: “We are paying attention to passengers and crew on the plane.” “We are contacting the authorities and assisted emergency work.”
The Washington Metropolitan Police Department stated on X that when emergency personnel search for survivors, the Poto Mark River is “being conducting multiple institutional search and rescue operations.” No casualties are not confirmed immediately.
The sound of siren spans the capital of the United States, and dozens of police cars accumulate on both sides of the river near the crash site. The road leading to traffic is closed, but the helicopter hovers on the lighting light.
A US defense official said that there were three crew members on the helicopter, but there were no senior personnel. Chairman of the Army Joint Special Force National Capital Regional Spokesman Hiner said that the Black Eagle is training to fly.
The second defense official said that the status of the helicopter crew is unclear. The Army said that the Black Hawk was operating outside Bell Walburg, Virginia, about 20 miles from the Pentagon.
In a statement, the army said: “We are working with local officials. Once we get other information, we will provide other information.”
US President Donald Trump said in a statement that he had “fully introduced terrible accidents.” Later, he released information about the social crash of the truth, saying that it could be stopped.
“The plane is on the perfection and conventional route leading to the airport. The helicopter is driving directly on the plane for a long time. This is a clear night, and the lights on the plane are shining. Why does the helicopter rising or down or turned down,” he asked.
“Why don’t the control tower tell the helicopter, instead of asking them if they see the plane. This is a bad situation and it should be stopped. Not good !!!” Trump added.
Trump recently confirmed that Pete Hegseth, the Minister of Defense, wrote on X that the Army and the Ministry of Defense have investigated the crash.
The airport is located near the Pentagon. Opposite the National Shopping Center, he said that all take -off and landing have stopped, but the terminal is still open.
Michael Wille, 38, said: “I hope they can find a living person.” He enjoyed search and rescue work at a group of people at DaingerField Island south of Reagan Airport. “But it’s been three hours now, and the water is very close to the freezing point.”
Sikorsky spokesman is the Black Hawk helicopter, which is owned by national defense contractor Lockheed Martin. He said: “We have provided support for investigation and customers.”
MHI RJ Aviation acquired the support operations of the CRJ series aircraft and Bombardier in 2020, and did not immediately respond to the comment request.
