MPs across the United States expressed compassion and sadness after a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter nearby Reagan National Airport In Washington, DC area on Wednesday night.
PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Regional aircraft operating as a flight of American Airlines collided with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter approaching the National Airport of Reagan in Virginia, around 9 pm, according to the Federal Air Force administration (FAA) (FAA) . The flight left Wichita, Kansas, earlier that day.
The passenger flight was worn by 60 people, but officials did not confirm the exact number of injuries and deaths. The Secretary of the Defense of Pete Hegsetth, who started his work on Monday, said he was aware of the incident in the post on X.
“Dod actively oversees,” hegseth’s tweet reads. “Ready to help if necessary. Prayers for all involved.”
Transport secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that he was in the FAA -ei building explored the incident. The Karoline Leavitt White House secretary also shared a message of the president Donald Trump Wednesday night.
“I am fully familiar with the terrible accident that has just happened at the National Airport of Reagan,” the statement said. “May God bless their soul. Thank you for the incredible work done by our first responsibilities. I follow the situation and give more details as they appear.”
Tail. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla, expressed sadness after hearing about the collision.
“Our prayers are with all families influenced by a tragic plane crash that has just happened here in DC,” Luna’s Post read. “Incredibly hearty.”
Virginia Lt. Gov. Victory She said she was holding all those who were affected in their prayers.
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The collision happened near the National Airport Reagan on Wednesday. (Fox News Digital)
“My office follows the breakthrough and tragic news of the collision on @reatan_Airport,” Governor wrote Lieutenant. “We pray for the victims, the first rescuers and all those who influenced.”
Homeland Security Secretary of NOEM wrote on X that “she was” arranging every available US coastal guard resource for efforts in search and rescue in this terrible incident in DCA “.
“We are actively following the situation and we are ready to support local answers,” the former Governor of South Dakota wrote. “Praying for the victims and the first answers.”
Fox News Digital addressed Metropolitan Washington Airports, FAA and American Airlines for more information.
The Black Hawk Army helicopter collided with a jet of American Airlines at Reagan Washington National Airport. (Earth)
Authorities actively explore the fall.
Greg Wehner and Louis Casiano was contributed by Greg Wehner and Louis Casiano.
