Vice President JD VANCE called for a prayer for “all people involved in the aerial collision” between the regional jet that occurred near the Ronal Dragan Washington National Airport and the Cichorsky H-60 helicopter.
“Tonight, please pray for everyone involved in an aerial collision near Reagan Airport,” Wans wrote. post X. “We are monitoring the situation, but let's expect the best at the moment.”
in statementThe Federal Aviation Bureau (FAA) said, “PSA Airlines Bombardia CRJ700 Regional Jet, which is operated as an American Airlines 5342 flight, collided in the air in the air with Cycorsky H-60 helicopter during an approach to the airport. I revealed it.
“The PSA Airlines Bombardy CRJ700 Regional Jet collided with the Sikorsky H-60 helicopter in the air while approaching the runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9:00 pm,” FAA said. “PSA was operated as an American Airlines 5342 flight. Departed from Wichita, Kansas.”
“I will investigate FAA and NTSB,” FAA added. “NTSB will lead the survey. We will provide an update while the information is included.”
Aishah Hasnie, a senior national correspondent of Fox News, statement From the White House spokeswoman Caroline Ribit, who confirmed that President Donald Trump confirmed that he noticed this situation.
“You can confirm that President Trump is aware of this situation, and tragicly, the military helicopter has collided with the Washington DC DCA regional jet.
In response to the collision, Ronald Reagan Airport has announced that “all takeoff and landing have been stopped by DCA.”
“The rescue crew is responsible for the aircraft case at the airfield,” said the airport. post X … “The terminal remains open. I will update it.”
NBC4 Washington It has been reported “Approximately 60 people were on the airline,” he added, saying, “At least four people have recovered and rushed to the hospital.”
