A plane collides with a helicopter at D.C. Airport
WASHINGTON D.C. PLANE CRASH
REGIONAL JET COLLIDES WITH HELICOPTER MID-AIR
… 64 People On Board
Published on January 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM PST
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Updated on January 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM PST
UPDATE
7:45 PM PT — There were 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board the plane … according to American Airlines. ABC News reports there were 3 Army soldiers on board the Black Hawk helicopter.
An American Airlines regional jet preparing to land in Washington D.C. on Wednesday night collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport … according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
American Airlines said in a statement … “We’re aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident. American Airlines said in a statement… “We’re aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident. “
Webcam captured an explosion in mid-air over the Potomac. pic.twitter.com/HInYdhBYs5
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) January 30, 2025
@aletweetsnews
Images on social media show a massive emergency response near the area where the crash happened around 9 PM. Social media images show an emergency response in the vicinity of the crash around 9 PM. Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We are monitoring the situation. For now, let’s hope the best.
@JDVance
Vice President
JD Vance
wrote on X: “Please pray for all those involved in this mid-air collision that occurred near Reagan Airport tonight. Let’s pray for the best, while we monitor the situation. “
White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt
told Fox News that President Trump is aware of the situation.The FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash.Story developing …
