New Delhi:
A jet in Kansas, which carries about 60 passengers, collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport today and collided with the Potomac River in Washington. It has been reported that 18 bodies were withdrawn from the river. Rescue work is underway while all flights at the airport are on the ground.
The crash video, which was immediately reviewed in social media, was captured the moment the passenger jet collided with a military helicopter near the airport. US officials said the clashes occurred at about 9:00 pm (0200 GMT) on Wednesday (0200 GMT).
The web camera at the Kennedy Center had an explosion in the air across Potomac. https://t.co/v75sxitph6 pic.twitter.com/hinydhbys5
-Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) January 30, 2025
“All takeoff and landing have been stopped at the DCA. Emergency staff correspond to aircraft cases at the airfield. The terminal remains open.
All takeoff and landing have been stopped by DCA. Emergency personnel correspond to aircraft cases at the airfield. The terminal remains open. Update.
-Regan Airport (@REAGAN_AIRPORT) January 30, 2025
The Federal Aviation Bureau (FAA) is the final when a PSA airline bomber CRJ700 jet, which is operated as a 5342 US flight of the United States, departs from Witchita, Kansas, and Reagan National Airport collides with the US Army Cichorsky. He said he was in the approach. H-60 Black Hawk Helicopter.
“Tonight, we have received catastrophic news about things that are nothing but nightmares. The plane traveling from Wichita to the capital of the country moved to the capital of the country carrying about 60 passengers. Representative Roger Marshall stated in a statement.
Tonight, we received the catastrophic news that could only say that there was no other than a nightmare. An airplane traveling to the country capital from Wichita, which carries about 60 passengers, collided with a military helicopter. My prayer is that God wraps his arms in each …
-Dr. Roger Marshall (@rogermarShallmd) January 30, 2025
AFP cited the U.S. Army that three soldiers were riding a military helicopter.
President Donald Trump was explained about the situation. Some fire trucks and emergency vehicles were dispatched to the area, indicating that flashes were converging along the riverbank near the airport.
US officials have stated that the Bombardier CRJ700 has a seat capacity of up to 78 passengers, and Blackhawk can carry 15 individuals, including crew members.
American Airlines, the parent company of PSA Airlines, has issued a statement acknowledging the case. “We have reported that the American Eagle Flight 5342 operated by PSA is involved in the incident by providing services to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) from Wichita (ICT), Kansas (ICT).
