The Washington Wizard has reached a Thursday silence moment for the victims of a fatal collision involving passenger jet and Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport.
Wizard was the first sporting event in DC since the crash on Wednesday night, hosting Los Angeles Rakes at the Capital One Arena.
On January 29, 2025, an emergency vehicle near CRASH drops after the American Airlines 5342 collided with a helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport on the outskirts of Washington. (Reuters/Carlos Barrier)
The wizard had a message on the Jumbotron before the game began.
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“I am deeply sad about the tragedy near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night,” a statement stated. “We expand our thoughts and prayers to those families, loved ones, and all affected people.
Live update: A military helicopter collides with an aircraft near Reagan National Airport
On January 30, 2025, the American Airlines 5342 and Black Hawk Helicopter approaching Reagan Washington National Airport on the outskirts of Washington will collide with the boat rescue when the sun rises in the crash drop. (Kevin Ramarc/Reuters)
“And thanks to all of the first respondents for their heroic efforts through this large -scale adjusted effort.”
An American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with the Army Black Hawk Helicopter, which carried three soldiers. It was estimated that all airline passengers and soldiers had died.
At least 14 members of the figure skating community were on an airplane. There were six people with a connection with the Boston skate club.
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Washington Commander and Washington Nationals also respect the people who have lost their lives, finds potential survivors, and have supported the first respondents who have taken action to recover their bodies from the Potmax River. It was expressed.
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