A military helicopter collided with an American Airlines plane carrying figure skaters near Washington, D.C., leading to a catastrophic crash in the Potomac River. The incident resulted in a major rescue operation with no confirmed survivors as of Thursday morning.
A plane carrying figure skaters and their coaches collided with a military helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., plunging into the Potomac River . The incident occurred on Wednesday evening as the American Airlines flight, with 60 passengers onboard, was heading to the airport. A camera at The Kennedy Center building captured what appeared to be an explosion as the plane descended onto the runway. The U.S.
Figure Skating team confirmed that the athletes were returning from the National Development Camp held in Wichita, Kansas.The U.S. Figure Skating team expressed devastation over the tragedy, saying, 'We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims' families close to our hearts.' They pledged to continue monitoring the situation and release further information as it becomes available. Following the crash, a massive rescue operation was launched, involving over 300 emergency responders from local, state, and federal agencies. Reports indicated that several bodies were recovered from the crash site, but as of midnight Thursday, there were no confirmed survivors. Images from the wreckage showed a piece of the plane's wing amidst scattered debris, as emergency crews searched the water.The collision forced the FAA to ground all operations at Ronald Reagan National Airport, halting both takeoffs and landings. The airport was closed, and a ground stop was issued, expected to remain in effect until 11 a.m. Thursday
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