Plane crash, All feared dead after midair collision

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Officials do not believe anyone survived the midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.

The American Airlines jet had 60 passengers and four crew members. Three soldiers were aboard the helicopter.

According to officials, the helicopter apparently flew into the flight path of the plane while it was landing at the airport.

The crash triggered a major search-and-rescue operation in the icy Potomac River. Dozens of bodies were recovered from the waters during the overnight hours. The plane’s fuselage was found upside down and broken into three sections in waist-deep water. The wreckage of the helicopter was also located.

If the casualty numbers hold, this incident could become the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years.

President Trump said there were no survivors after a passenger plane and an Army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.

“As one nation, we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly,” Trump said at a press briefing Thursday. “Sadly, there are no survivors” of the crash, he added.

Trump said the U.S. miliary and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. What led to the crash is still unclear, he said.

“We’ll find out how this disaster occurred and will ensure that nothing like this ever happens again,” he said.

Vance sending condolences after DC plane crash

11:31 a.m.:

Vice President JD Vance posted a message on Truth Social sending condolences after officials said all on the American Airlines jet and Army helicopter that collided near DC were presumed dead.

“A heartbreaking tragedy for Wichita, and for our entire country,” he said, according to the Associated Press. “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”

Biden sending condolences

10:42 a.m.:

Former President Joe Biden is sending condolences after all involved in a collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter are presumed dead.

“Jill and I are praying for the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the plane and helicopter crash near DCA. We are immensely grateful to the brave first responders and emergency personnel on the scene.”

President Donald Trump has posted a message of condolence to those impacted by the deadly midair collision.

“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls,” he said on Truth Social.

“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.”

Former President Barack Obama responded to the tragedy after 67 are feared dead following a midair collision over Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.

“Our hearts break for the families who lost loved ones in the tragic plane and helicopter crash at DCA,” Obama posted online Thursday morning. “Michelle and I send our prayers and condolences to everyone who is mourning today, and we’re grateful to the first responders who are doing everything they can to help under extremely difficult circumstances.”

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