There are no expected survivors after an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in mid-air in D.C.
The Canadair Regional Jet 700 , operated by American Airlines subsidiary PSA Airlines, was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members. It had taken off from Wichita, Kansas, and was impacted as it approached the airport to land. Three soldiers were onboard the military helicopter, according to D.C. Mayor
The collision took place shortly before 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night. Around 300 rescue workers have been involved in the recovery efforts since, although they are facing challenging conditions with cold temperatures and a lack of light over the river. The FBI’s Washington Field Office dive team is assisting with the efforts,“The challenges are access,” Donnelly said.
“These athletes, coaches, and family members were returning home from the national development camp held in conjunction with the US figure skating championships in Wichita, Kansas,” the organization said. “We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims’ families closely in our hearts. We will continue to monitor the situation and will release more information as it becomes available.
During the news conference on Wednesday night, Marshall noted, “When one person dies, it’s a tragedy, but when many, many, many people die, it’s an unbearable sorrow. It’s a heartbreak beyond measure.”responded to the crash in a post on Truth Social, calling the incident “not good” and declaring it a “terrible night.”
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