LIVE UPDATES: Hopes are beginning to fade for 64 people on board the doomed American Airlines flight which crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night.
Hopes are fading for 64 people on board the doomed American Airlines flight which crashed into the Potomac River last night after colliding with a US Army helicopter.
Earlier on Wednesday it dropped as low as 36 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 'Our condolences to the victims' families and loved ones. Our words of support go out to President Trump and the American people during this tragic time,' Zelensky said in a post on social media.
Around 300 emergency rescuers are now scouring the Potomac to assess the wreckage in what is potentially the worst disaster in the US captial for decades.08:06Breaking:US figure skaters on board flight, governing body confirmsUS Figure Skating, the governing body for the sport in America, has confirmed its athletes and coaches were on board the doomed American Airlines flight 5342.
Air traffic control audio recorded the final moments before and after the crash of an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter after a midair collision in Washington on Wednesday night. 'I don't know if you caught earlier what happened, but there was a collision on the approach into 33. We're going to be shutting down operations for the indefinite future,' another controller remarked.
According to the state-run news agency, coaches Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were also among the passengers.Their son Maxim, who competed for the United States in singles, was also feared to have been on board the plane.World champion figure skaters were on board American Airlines jetRussian skaters Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were aboard the American Airlines plane that crashed near Reagan Washington National Airport, Russian media reports.
Initially, officials expected the airport to stay closed until 5am, but the rescue operation is still well underway. 06:11Mayor says there will be no official death toll tonightMuriel Bowser revealed in the press conference that officials are not prepared to share a current death toll, or reveal if there are any survivors, tonight.
'I'm told American Airlines leaderships is on the way to Washington. Officials are in the airport talking to families now.'05:29President Donald Trump raises important questions about how crash occurred: 'Should have been prevented'Taking to Truth Social on Wednesday night, President Trump said: 'The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport.
05:22Wichita Airport invites family and friends of passengers on jet to wait with support teamFamily and friends of passengers in Wichiave ta hinvited to wait for additional information with an incident support team at Wichita Airport, the Kansas city airport posted on X. Everything we know about American Airlines Flight 5342 after crashDailyMail.com breaks down everything you need to know about the horrific crash involving a passenger plane and a military helicopter Wednesday night.Mail Online
“We can confirm that the aircraft involved in tonight’s incident was an Army UH-60 helicopter from Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, out of Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir during a training flight," the official said. 04:22Man reveals wife is on doomed flight: 'She text me as she was landing'Hamaad Raza reveals his wife was on board the tragic flight and was texting him as they were landing.'That's all I can pray for. I’m just praying to God,' he said.He responded to the message, and realized 'something might be up' when he noticed it went undelivered.
'We are actively monitoring the situation & stand ready to support local responders. Praying for the victims and first responders.' 04:04Dozens of firefighters are diving in icy waters searching for survivorsEdward Kelly, General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters, said: 'Dozens of other firefighters engaged in dive operations. They’re doing everything they can to bring survivors to safety.'
Trump gives first statement on American Airlines and Blackhawk crashDonald Trump wished for God to bless the souls of those affected by the American Airlines regional passenger jet that crashed into a military helicopter Wednesday.Mail Online03:42Three soldiers board helicopter - no senior Army officialsOfficials say three soldiers were on board the Black Hawk helicopter at the time of the crash.
“We’re aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas to Washington Reagan National Airport has been involved in an incident. We will provide information as it becomes available,” American Airlines said in a statement. 'There are no words that can make telling this story any easier. I ask the world to join me in praying for Kansas this evening, the first responders, rescue crews, and all those involved in this horrific accident.
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