Army Black Hawk Collides with Passenger Jet Over Potomac River Near DC

[Spartan Sprinter]

Horror as helicopter crashes into plane at Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia​

Reports are stating bodies have been recovered following a crash involving a helicopter and a passenger plane at an airport in the US near Washington DC.

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looks like it flew straight into the plane even though it had bright lights ????

 

[1LoverofGod]

NEW DETAILS: Video Captures Helicopter Flying Directly at Airplane with 60 Passengers Before Massive Explosion Over Potomac River — Blackhawk Helicopter Involved!​

A civilian aircraft carrying approximately 60 passengers collided with a military helicopter near Washington D.C. Reagan National Airport (DCA).

As Patty McMurray reported moments ago — There was a massive crash this evening in Washington DC after a helicopter collided with a passenger jet leaving Reagan International Airport in Washington DC.

Numerous casualties are being reported.

Conservative Charles A Downs lives near the Reagan National Airport and reported hearing a massive “boom” only minutes ago. According to Downs, all flights at the airport have been canceled.

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NEW DETAILS: Video Captures Helicopter Flying Directly at Airplane with 60 Passengers Before Massive Explosion Over Potomac River — Blackhawk Helicopter Involved! | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hoft

A shocking collision between a police helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Reagan International Airport resulted in a massive explosion. The incident has raised urgent questions and reports of numerous casualties. Read more for the latest updates.

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[Ghoti Ichthus]

Who (or what) was on the helicopter and/or plane?

 

[1LoverofGod]

Reagan National Airport crash: Trump, lawmakers react to tragedy as officials investigate​

Lawmakers across the U.S. expressed sympathy and grief after a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport in the Washington, D.C. area on Wednesday night.

A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operating as an American Airlines flight collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter approaching Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, around 9 p.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The flight left Wichita, Kansas, earlier that day.

The passenger flight was carrying 60 people, but officials have not confirmed the exact number of injuries and fatalities. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who started work on Monday, said that he was aware of the incident in a post on X.

"DoD actively monitoring," Hegseth's tweet read. "Poised to assist if needed. Prayers for all involved."


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Reagan National Airport crash: Trump, lawmakers react to tragedy as officials investigate

U.S. politicians expressed grief and sympathy on Wednesday night after a passenger plane from Kansas collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

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[1LoverofGod]

Video: US Army Blackhawk helicopter collides with passenger plane in mid-air​

Video of the mid-air crash, which reportedly also involved an American Airlines jet, was posted on X.

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Video: US Army Blackhawk helicopter collides with passenger plane in mid-air

A US Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., late Tuesday, sparking

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[1LoverofGod]

“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls," Trump said in a statement. "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.”

The president later observed that it appeared the collision should have been prevented, because it occurred on a clear night, and the plane's lights were on.

"The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time," Trump posted on Truth Social. "It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down, or turn. Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane. This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!"


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At least 30 bodies recovered in American Airlines, Army copter crash near DC airport, no survivors

Officials are set to hold a press conference at 7:30 a.m. during which more information about survivors and fatalities will be released.

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[Spartan Sprinter]

“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls," Trump said in a statement. "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.”

The president later observed that it appeared the collision should have been prevented, because it occurred on a clear night, and the plane's lights were on.

"The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time," Trump posted on Truth Social. "It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down, or turn. Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane. This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!"


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At least 30 bodies recovered in American Airlines, Army copter crash near DC airport, no survivors

Officials are set to hold a press conference at 7:30 a.m. during which more information about survivors and fatalities will be released.

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I agree, the whole thing is suss, why was the blackhawk flying atraight towards the plane?

 

[mattfivefour]

Three soldiers on the Blackhawk 60 souls plus four crew on the passenger jet. No survivors. They're pulling bodies out of the Potomac. The plane was on final but the helicopter just flew right into it. Something went terribly wrong. Trabic accident or deliberate? Hoping for the former. The one thing I know is that with the current administration, we will get the truth as to what actually happened.

Right now Andrea and I are praying for the families of the survivors. What a terrible, terrible thing to have to experience. Lord God, please wrap your arms around each and every family member and friend who tonight is in shock, mourning the loss of their loved ones.

 

[Loudram]

Praying for the families of the crash victims and all involved.

A large-scale search and rescue mission is in progress after a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet collided in midair near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday evening.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700, operating as American Airlines Flight 5342, was on approach to Runway 33 at around 9 p.m. local time when it made contact with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The flight had originated from Wichita, Kansas. Officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash or any casualties, reports Fox.

Army Black Hawk Collides with Passenger Jet Over Potomac River Near DC - Charlie Kirk

American Airlines confirmed reports that American Eagle Flight 5342 had been involved in an incident but did not provide further details.

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New Videos of Helicopter Collision With Airplane Near Reagan Airport | The Gateway Pundit | by Kristinn Taylor

New footage has emerged of the alarming collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger plane near Reagan National Airport, revealing the chaotic moments leading to the fiery disaster. Read more for the full story.

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Frantic First Day: Transportation Secretary Responds to Major Air Disaster Hours After Being Sworn In

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DC Air Disaster: Bodies Recovered but No Word of Survivors from Plane and Helicopter Collision

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[Tall Timbers]

It appears that the Blackhawk intentionally flew into the passenger plane.

 

[Hol]

Tragic

 

[Loudram]

It appears that the Blackhawk intentionally flew into the passenger plane.

From the videos, it does look like that but I'm praying it wasn't intentional.

 

[1LoverofGod]

Expert puts onus on FAA for American Airlines, helicopter crash: 'Bad management' is 'putting us at risk'​

As more than 60 people are feared dead following a tragic midair plane collision over Ronald Reagan National Airport, one aviation expert is sending a "wake-up call" to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

"It's our system that is bad and that's what has to be looked at. To be honest with you… we need to take a bulldozer to the front of the FAA. This is bad management, and it's putting us at risk," Boyd Group International President Mike Boyd said in reaction on "Mornings with Maria," Thursday.

"This is a problem we have with air traffic control. Mr. Duffy has to do something about this," he continued. "We messed around with air traffic control for 30 years. Now we have deaths in the Potomac because of it. So this is a wake-up call for the new administration, which means, fix the FAA and fix it soon before more people die."

The Army told Fox News Digital that the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was "from Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, out of Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir" and was conducting a "training flight." They were a "fairly experienced" crew and reportedly had night vision googles aboard the helicopter.

As federal investigators prepare to review communications between the two aircraft, Boyd expanded on how the FAA holds the majority of responsibility for the crash.

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Expert puts onus on FAA for American Airlines, helicopter crash: 'Bad management' is 'putting us at risk'

An aviation expert is calling for taking "a bulldozer to the front of the FAA" after the fatal and tragic collision between an American Airlines flight and Army helicopter over D.C.

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[Baby Yoda]

Who (or what) was on the helicopter and/or plane?

Have had this on tv all day, so far only saw 2 Russian figure skaters were on board the plane.

Chopper had military officers.

 

[Baby Yoda]

Pres Trump just spoke and is now answering a question on whether he thinks DEI hiring caused the crash.

 

[Andy C]

It appears that the Blackhawk intentionally flew into the passenger plane.

Anything is possible, but I think intentional is not likely. The controllers should of made sure the helo was at the right altitude because they had to be flying well below the standard corridor of flight - especially when flying right by the edge of the airfield runway.

Sad event, the airplane was just seconds from touching down on the runway.

 

[Andy C]

Have had this on tv all day, so far only saw 2 Russian figure skaters were on board the plane.

Chopper had military officers.

The Boston’s skating club President said 2 skaters, and their moms, and 2 coaches.

 

[Margery]

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Saw this this morning, it might have been the altimeter on the helicopter was off, resulting in flying too high in the same space as the jet.

 

[LightOfMyLife]

It appears that the Blackhawk intentionally flew into the passenger plane.

Do you suppose the pilot had something wrong with him as a heart attack? ing love, peace, comfort, and strength for the families and friends who lost loved ones.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Do you suppose the pilot had something wrong with him as a heart attack? ing love, peace, comfort, and strength for the families and friends who lost loved ones.

There aren't any survivors that could tell us if it was something like that.