18 Bodies Recovered from Potomac River Following Deadly Washington Plane Collision

The Black Hawk, carrying three soldiers, collided with the regional passenger jet, which was approaching the airport with 60 passengers and four crew members on board.
January 30, 2025
Washington Plane Collision

A catastrophic mid-air collision on Wednesday evening over the Potomac River, just outside Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, has left at least 18 people dead, with no survivors found so far. The crash involved American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk military helicopter. Emergency response teams are still working tirelessly in a desperate search for survivors.

The Black Hawk, carrying three soldiers, collided with the regional passenger jet, which was approaching the airport with 60 passengers and four crew members on board. The incident took place around 9 p.m. local time, sparking immediate action from rescue teams and grounding all flights at the busy airport.

Fatal Mid-Air Collision

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed the collision occurred as both aircraft were making their way to Reagan National for landing. The tragic incident has prompted a joint investigation led by the Pentagon and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with the Pentagon’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating that the investigation “was launched immediately” and search operations are ongoing.

Statements from Officials and Legislators: In a somber address, President Donald Trump expressed his condolences, saying, “I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident. May God bless their souls and thank you to the incredible work done by first responders. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates.”

Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who has been following the developments, acknowledged the fatalities and called for prayers for all those affected: “While we don’t yet know how many on board were lost, we know there are fatalities.”

Authorities have requested that the public avoid the area to facilitate emergency operations. Boats and rescue teams are searching the Potomac River for any potential survivors, and authorities are working to ensure that the situation is managed with care and efficiency.

At Least 18 Dead

The crash has stunned the nation, and with ongoing efforts to recover the victims, the full scale of the disaster is still coming into focus. The FAA confirmed that the crash involved a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, which was operating as American Airlines Flight 5342, and a Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

Shocking new updates are expected, and the National Transportation Safety Board will soon begin the task of determining the cause of the collision. With search and rescue operations still underway, the authorities are determined to bring closure to the affected families as quickly as possible.

As the investigation continues, the support and prayers from local leaders and citizens pour in for the victims of this tragic event.

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