On Wednesday, a small aircraft dropped crash near Reagan National Airport.
The Federal Aviation Bureau (FAA) has confirmed on the hill that a jet in the area departing from Wichita, Kansas has collided with a helicopter while approaching the airport.
“PSA Airlines Bombardy CRJ700 Regional Jet collided with Sikorsky H-60 helicopter with Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport around 9:00 pm. It was open as a flight, “FAA said. statement
The agency added that it would investigate the case with the National Transport Safety Commission.
Social media platform X postThe DC Fire and Emergency Medical Service Division confirmed that a small aircraft had dropped on the Potomac River near the airport in Virginia.
“Firefighters on the site” said posted.
Reagan National Airport I said in X post“The takeoff and landing have stopped,” said the emergency personnel, “The aircraft case at the airfield. The terminal remains open.
“I have seen a conflict with the DC helicopter and a report of inbound flights from KS and Wichita,” said Senator Roger Mermart (R-KAN). x Wednesday night. “We are in contact with the authorities working to get the answer. Please participate in prayer for all passengers and their families.”
Senator Jerry Moran (R-KAN.) Also I said in X He said, “I knew that an airplane from Kansas was involved in DCA collisions.
“I am in contact with the authorities,” he added. “Please pray for all the stakeholders.”
in X postingThe Washington Police Station stated that multiple institutions were ongoing.
Police station It is listed The crash report was first reported at 8:53 pm local time. The department stated that there was no latest information on the victims around 10 pm.
The hill has reached out for comments from the Federal Aviation Bureau, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Bureau, and the American Airlines.
This story is developing.
Updated at 10:02 pm in the eastern standard time
