Update: 1/30/25 12:20 AM  Statement from American Airlines CEO 
Update: 11:45 PM  19 bodies recovered - 0 survivors rescued at this time

Update: 10:55 PM  Statement From President Trump

Update: 10:01 PM FAA Confirms Aircraft Involved is a Sikorsky H-60 Hawk Helicopter

 

Tragic Collision at Reagan National Airport Sparks Massive Rescue Effort

A devastating accident unfolded at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., when an American Eagle Flight operated by PSA Airlines, Wichita To DC, With a capacity of up to 64 passengers and crew, collided with an Us Army Helicopter during landing.

The crash resulted in fatalities and an urgent rescue operation in the Potomac River.

 

Journalist Nick Sortor broke the news on X (formerly Twitter), reporting that witnesses described a “massive crash” followed by a loud boom. He shared haunting nighttime images of emergency lights reflecting off the water, highlighting the severity of the incident.


The post quickly gained traction, with users expressing shock and concern. One commenter, Derrick Evans, questioned whether the flight was commercial or private.

Sortor responded that early reports pointed to Canadair-operated PSA Flight 4532

 

 

Speculation had already begun regarding what went wrong. Some have suggested that air traffic controllers may have played a role in the collision.

Walter Curt, another X user, raised this possibility, questioning the cause of the crash and whether proper procedures were followed.

 


Emergency teams, including DC Fire rescue boats, actively search the Potomac River for survivors.

The full extent of casualties and damage remains unclear as first responders work through the night.

Meanwhile, prayers and expressions of hope have flooded social media for both the victims and rescue teams.

This tragedy at one of the nation's busiest airports raises serious questions about aviation safety, with the public demanding answers and accountability as investigations continue.

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