Witnesses have revealed that it had occurred at the moment of the impact during a terrible collision between the American Airlines Jet and the Army Helicopter on the Potmax River.
On Wednesday night, the American Airlines 5342 exploded with a fierce impact of the Army Black Hawk Helicopter, approaching the Ronal Dragan National Airport in Washington DC.
Before the two aircraft collided, a spectator reported that a smaller light flew to a nearby airport, and a bright landing light was illuminated.
By the way, a spectator says he saw the “white flare” illuminating the sky.
Local residents Jimmy Mazeo said WUSA9 He initially thought that the collision was similar to a “shooting star”, saying, “I didn't think much about it.”
“We didn't think much about it until the fire truck began to go out to the Termac and police cars and boats, which was insane,” he said.
After the first respondent arrived at the scene, Mazeo noticed that he and his partner witnessed a very serious tragedy.
Mazeo said, “I am very dominant,” “I wondered what a huge reaction was for.”
“I really have a respect for A. Of course, what happened tonight is terrible, but I think it's strange to see what happened. For all the people involved. I pray, “he added.
Abadi Ismail stated that there was a “movie -like view” at the Potmax River and Reagan National Airport, near the Bazards Points in the southwestern Washington, which caused an aerial collision.
“It was a big bang, what I didn't know, what you usually never hear,” Abado Ithmile I told Fox5。
“So when I looked at the window, I saw smoke outside the airport. I couldn't understand everything yet. A few minutes later, I was a coastal guard, DC police, Arlington. I saw all the resources of police, fire trucks, and the site.
ISMAIL added that the Potomac River, which is being searched and rescued, is frozen.
“As we speak, it's about 39 degrees,” he added. “Since it has been frozen since the day of the inauguration ceremony, it will take another time to operate by the US Coast Guard.”
Approximately 300 first respondents have endured the “rescue activity” on the Potmax River, with a dark, cold and windy state.
“Fire departments, DC fire departments and EMS are supported by fire departments and police offices throughout metropolitan areas. We are conducting rescue activities on the Potmax River,” said Washington DC.
“They are eager to work in a very dark cold state -cold water to perform this rescue activity,” she added. “
