A passenger aircraft crashed in the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport outside Washington DC. According to the federal aviation administration, the aircraft collided with a helicopter as soon as he reached the runway. According to reports, Fire and EMS said that a small aircraft near the airport crashed into the Potomac River. The firebot is currently at the scene.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, no casualties have been confirmed at this time.
According to the Reuters report, “Ronald Reagan National Airport said late Wednesday that all flights and landing have been stopped at the airport of Washington region after emergency personnel arrived after the aircraft accident. Washington DC. The fire department separately stated that the fall of a small aircraft around the Potomac River of Reagan National Airport has been confirmed and firefighting boats are present at the scene. ”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the air -area incident near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Waiting for more information.
According to the information, there were a total of 64 people in the aircraft. Relief and rescue operations continue. The FAA reported that American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a black hawk helicopter near DC Airport. After the accident, there was a strong fire in both of them. According to Washington DC Fire Services, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening. All flights at the airport were temporarily suspended due to the accident.
Vice President JD Vance tweeted on X, “Please pray for all the people involved in the middle-host collision near Reagan Airport this evening. We are monitoring the situation, but for now, let’s expect the best. “