“There were no reports of the victims yet. According to American Airlines, there were 60 passengers and four crew members on board. According to the media, there were three military in the helicopter”, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the collision happened before 21:00 local time. According to media reports, it is a regional passenger aircraft of the Airline Airlines.
There were no official reports of the victims yet, rescuers who use boats to inspect the Potatok River, and several helicopters to search from above, work at the scene. The search complicates darkness and temperature about zero.
Search and Rescue Boat on the Pottomak River after the disaster
US domestic Security Minister Christie Noem said that “all available US coastal resources” were involved in search and rescue work.
Washington police noted that several agencies are involved in the rescue operation. All gaps and landings from the Ronald Reagan National Airport are stopped while searching is ongoing.
According to FAA, the aircraft flew from the Growing, Kansas. He collided in the air with the Sikorsky H-60 helicopter when he went to land. According to American Airlines, there were 60 passengers and four crew members on board.
Donald Trump President reported a disaster, in particular, that a military helicopter was involved in it, said his spokeswoman Karoline Libitt on Fox News.
Trump noted that he was informed of the “horrific accident” and thanked those who participated in the “incredible work performed by our first response services.” He said he was watching the situation and would inform the details as soon as they would.
According to media reports, three US military personnel were widely known as Blackhawk on the Sikorsky H-60 helicopter.
Since February 2009, there has been no fatal passenger crashes in the United States, but a number of aircraft incidents have caused serious security concerns in recent years.