Legislators in the US expressed sympathy and sorrow after a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter nearby Reagan National Airport In the Washington, DC area on Wednesday evening.
A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Regional Jet who was active as a flight from American Airlines collided with a Sikorsky H-60 ​​helicopter who approached Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, around 9 p.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration ( Faa). The flight left Wichita, Kansas earlier that day.
The passenger flight transported 60 people, but officials did not confirm the exact number of injuries and fatalities. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseeth, who started working on Monday, said he was aware of the incident in a position on X.
“Actively monitoring,” Las Hegseeth’s tweet. “Clean to help if necessary. Praying for all involved.”
Transport secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that he was at the FAA building and investigating the incident. White House Pers Secretary Karoline Leavitt also shared a message from President Donald Trump On Wednesday evening.
“I am fully informed about the terrible accident that just took place at Reagan National Airport,” said the statement. “May God bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work done by our first care providers. I follow the situation and give more details when they occur.”
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-fla., Scroom was fond of hearing the crash.
“Our prayers were hit by all families by the tragic plane crash that just took place here in DC,” Luna’s Post. “Incredibly heartbreaking.”
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears said she kept all that influence in her prayers.
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A collision took place on Wednesday near Reagan National Airport. (Fox News Digital)
“My office follows the breaking and tragic news of a collision at @Reagan_Airport,” wrote the Lieutenant Gouverneur. “We pray for the victims, first rescuers and all those affected.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Name on X that “every available American Coast Guard source uses search and rescue efforts in this horrible incident at DCA.”
“We actively follow the situation and are ready to support local responders,” wrote the former Governor of South Dakota. “Praying for the victims and first responders.”
Fox News Digital has contacted the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, De FAA and American Airlines for more information.
A Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in half air with an American Airlines Jet on Reagan Washington National Airport. (Earthcam)
Authorities actively investigate the crash.
Greg Wehner and Louis Casiano from Fox News Digital have contributed to this report.
