Lawmakers throughout the U.S. expressed sympathy and grief after a passenger airplane collided with a navy helicopter close to Reagan Nationwide Airport within the Washington, D.C. space on Wednesday night time.
A PSA Airways Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet working as an American Airways flight collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter approaching Reagan Nationwide Airport in Arlington, Virginia, round 9 p.m. native time, in response to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The flight left Wichita, Kansas, earlier that day.
The passenger flight was carrying 60 individuals, however officers haven’t confirmed the precise variety of accidents and fatalities. Secretary of Protection Pete Hegseth, who began work on Monday, stated that he was conscious of the incident in a put up on X.
“DoD actively monitoring,” Hegseth’s tweet learn. “Poised to assist if needed. Prayers for all involved.”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that he was on the FAA constructing and investigating the incident. White Home Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt additionally shared a message from President Donald Trump on Wednesday night time.
“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport,” the assertion learn. “May God Bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise.”
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., expressed sorrow after listening to of the crash.
“Our prayers are with all families impacted by the tragic plane crash that just took place here in DC,” Luna’s put up learn. “Incredibly heartbreaking.”
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears stated that she was protecting all these impacted in her prayers.
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A collision happened close to Reagan Nationwide Airport on Wednesday. (Fox Information Digital)
“My office is following the breaking and tragic news of a collision at @Reagan_Airport,” the lieutenant governor wrote. “We pray for the victims, first rescuers, and all those impacted.”
Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X that she was “deploying every available US Coast Guard resource for search and rescue efforts in this horrific incident at DCA.”
“We are actively monitoring the situation & stand ready to support local responders,” the previous South Dakota governor wrote. “Praying for the victims and first responders.”
Fox Information Digital has reached out to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the FAA and American Airways for extra data.
An Military Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airways jet at Reagan Washington Nationwide airport. (EarthCam)
Authorities are actively investigating the crash.
Fox Information Digital’s Greg Wehner and Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
