Rescue operations have been initiated following a tragic air crash that took place close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C.
On January 29th, as reported by NBC Washington, a flight (American Eagle Flight 5342) transporting 60 passengers and four crew members was on its way from Wichita, Kansas. Tragically, this aircraft collided with an army helicopter and subsequently plunged into the Potomac River.
At the current stage of the rescue operations, over 30 bodies have reportedly been found, as mentioned by the source, based on information from two individuals who are involved in the search process.
On board the plane were American figure skaters, their coaches, and relatives, as stated in a press release from U.S. Figure Skating; these individuals were attending a training camp in Wichita.
As a devoted follower, I’m sharing that we, the athletes, coaches, and their families, were making our way home following the National Development Camp, which coincided with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The organization has expressed deep sorrow over this unimaginable tragedy, keeping the affected families in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Moreover, Russian media outlets stated that renowned Russian figure skaters such as Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who have even claimed World championship titles, were likewise passengers on the tragic flight.
Today, Dmitry Peskov from the Kremlin shared somber news originating from Washington, as reported by NBC News. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and friends of the Russian citizens who tragically perished in a recent airplane accident.
According to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Black Hawk helicopter from the U.S. Army that collided carried a total of three individuals.
In these trying times, we express our heartfelt gratitude for the tireless work of our emergency personnel in response to this distressing incident. Meanwhile, our thoughts and prayers go out to the bereaved families, friends, and communities affected by this unfortunate event. This was shared by Bowser on platform X (previously known as Twitter). In another tweet, she emphasized that while our first responders are working diligently tonight, our love and prayers continue to be with those who are grappling with the pain of loss during this heartbreaking incident.
According to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Black Hawk helicopter from the U.S. Army that collided carried a total of three individuals.
In our ongoing concern, we appreciate the tireless work of those on the frontline amidst this heartbreaking incident. On social media (previously known as Twitter), Mayor Bowser expressed gratitude for our first responders and extended sympathies to the families, friends, and communities affected by this devastating event, wishing them strength during this difficult time.
Following the crash, President Donald Trump spoke out on Truth Social.
He expressed, on January 29th, that this was an unfortunate circumstance which, in his opinion, could have been avoided. He emphasized his displeasure using exclamation marks: “This is NOT good!!!
Additionally, Ron McLendon II, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region/US Army Military District of Washington, provided further details about the event and offered a current status on the ongoing inquiry.
During a training exercise, a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter belonging to Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, stationed at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, experienced a midair collision last night with an American Airlines regional jet (Flight 5342) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the United States Army will conduct investigations into the incident. The NTSB will take charge of the investigation. We are coordinating with local authorities, and we will release further information when it is available.
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2025-01-30 15:48