A US Air Force helicopter collided with an American Airlines jetliner Wednesday night near Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport, leading to a crash in the Potomac River. The incident prompted swift responses from emergency services and government officials, including President Donald Trump who offered his condolences and voiced frustration that the collision wasn't prevented.
US President Donald Trump expressed his condolences to those affected by the American Airlines crash, praying for the souls of those lost. He also voiced frustration that the incident wasn't prevented. The aircraft collided with a military helicopter during a training exercise near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the US capital.
The plane, carrying 64 people including crew, reportedly split into two sections and sank approximately seven feet underwater in the Potomac River next to the airport terminal. President Trump addressed the tragic event, one of the most significant aviation disasters in the US in about 40 years, saying, 'I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise.' In a subsequent message, President Trump questioned how the collision occurred. He wrote, 'The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time. It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn't the helicopter go up or down, or turn. Why didn't the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane. This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD! ! ! ' The statement came amidst ongoing emergency service efforts to conduct a comprehensive search and rescue mission along the Potomac River, with fears growing over the potential loss of life. The airport announced a suspension of all landings and take-offs until at least 5 am on Friday after a Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft collided with a Sikorsky H-60 Blackhawk helicopter during its approach to Runway 33, reports the Mirror. Vice President JD Vance took to social media to express his concern, saying, 'Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We're monitoring the situation, but for now, let's hope for the best.' The American Airlines flight, originating from Wichita, Kansas, was in the process of landing when it struck the military helicopter at approximately 9 pm on Wednesday. DC Police stated, 'At 8.53 pm, multiple calls were received for an aircraft crash above the Potomac River. DC Fire and EMS, the Metropolitan Police Department and multiple partner agencies are currently coordinating a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River. There is no confirmed information on casualties at this time.' In a message on X, the airport added, 'All take-offs and landings have been halted at DCA. Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open. Will update.
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