A tragic incident unfolded over Washington D.C. when an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter, resulting in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. Search and rescue operations are underway, with responders facing challenging conditions. The NTSB and FAA will investigate the cause of the accident.
An American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed after colliding with a military helicopter over Washington D.C. The flight, originating from Wichita, Kansas, was approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. Onboard the jet were 60 passengers and four crew members, while the helicopter carried three US Army soldiers. A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway along the Potomac River , as both aircraft have been confirmed to have landed in the water.
Police divers and boats are diligently searching the area for survivors, but challenging conditions have been reported, described as 'extremely rough'. It is anticipated that the operation will continue for at least several days. US President Donald Trump characterized the incident as a 'terrible accident' and stated that he is closely monitoring the situation. Kansas Senator Roger Marshall expressed his 'unbearable sorrow' regarding the event. A total of 300 responders are actively engaged in the operation. Authorities received an alert at 8:48 PM and promptly located an aircraft submerged in the water.Matthew Cappucci, a senior meteorologist at The Washington Post who resides on the 20th floor of a building overlooking the runway at Reagan National Airport, commented on LBC this morning. He explained that visibility was not a factor given the clear weather conditions. He emphasized that the air was dry, and visibility should not have posed a problem for the landing passenger plane. Cappucci speculated that the helicopter may be at fault, suggesting that during its final left turn, the helicopter's position could have created a blind spot for the commercial aircraft's pilots, preventing them from seeing the helicopter in time. He acknowledged, however, that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the precise cause of the accident
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