The accident in Washington DC saw a tragedy when a passenger plane and a helicopter collided. The accident took place on the evening of Wednesday, January 29. 18 people have been confirmed dead in the incident, while there were a total of 60 passengers on board the plane. The plane was flying from Kansas City to Washington. After the collision, the plane had to make an emergency landing in the Potomac River.
As soon as the information was received, Washington DC Fire Services and other emergency personnel reached the accident site and started rescue operations. Due to the accident, many flights to and from Washington’s Ronald Reagan International Airport have been cancelled.
Regarding the plane crash, the White House spokesperson informed that the then President Donald Trump has been informed about the incident. Kansas Senator Jerry Morgan said that the plane was coming from Kansas to Washington DC Airport, and after this tragedy he is in touch with the officials. He has urged everyone to join in the prayers.
The Federal Aviation Administration also confirmed that the American Airlines plane collided with a Sikorsky H-60 ​​helicopter while approaching the runway near Reagan National Airport. After the incident, rescue operations are underway in the Potomac River area, and efforts are being made to normalize the situation. The administration has intensified security and rescue efforts after the tragedy.
The tragic incident has also raised concerns about aviation safety in Washington and focused attention on the need for prompt action in adverse circumstances.
