A civilian aircraft carrying approximately 60 passengers collided with a military helicopter near Washington D.C. Reagan National Airport (DCA).
As Patty McMurray reported moments ago — There was a massive crash this evening in Washington DC after a helicopter collided with a passenger jet leaving Reagan International Airport in Washington DC.
Numerous casualties are being reported.
Conservative Charles A Downs lives near the Reagan National Airport and reported hearing a massive “boom” only minutes ago. According to Downs, all flights at the airport have been canceled.
I live close to DCA and recently heard a massive “Boom.” Now, it’s reported that all flights are canceled. I think something awful has happened. I hope I am wrong. I will be heading out soon to investigate. Stay tuned, and pray. pic.twitter.com/w440sXavlZ
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) January 30, 2025
All flights were cancelled following the devastating crash.
A video from the Kennedy Center webcam captured the explosion in the air.
Webcam at the Kennedy Center caught an explosion mid-air across the Potomac. https://t.co/v75sxitpH6 pic.twitter.com/HInYdhBYs5
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) January 30, 2025
The video shows the helicopter tracking across the sky heading in the direction of the passenger jet.
The helicopter flies right into the jet before the explosion.
It makes you wonder if this was on purpose?
UPDATE (9:00 PM CST)
Here is the latest:
• It was an American Airlines flight Number 5342 from Wichita, Kansas inbound to Reagan International Airport.
• A police helicopter crashed into the incoming AA flight.
• The helicopter was a Blackhawk helicopter
• According to the Metropolitan Police Department, no casualties have been confirmed at this time.
Joint MPD and @dcfireems statement on current search and rescue operation underway in the Potomac River. pic.twitter.com/jlyUs0m8Ho
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) January 30, 2025
American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas inbound to DCA has reportedly collided midair with a D.C. Police Helicopter on approach and crashed into the Potomac River. Number of people onboard currently unknown. pic.twitter.com/xJxNlXkp1K
— Tucker Carlson Network Fan Account (@TCNetworkFans) January 30, 2025
BREAKING NOW
Plane and Blackhawk helicopter collide, causing devastating crash into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
Massive casualties reported. pic.twitter.com/pj0FjaHNau
— Conservative Brief (@ConservBrief) January 30, 2025
UPDATE (9:34 PM CST)
Sen. Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, confirmed that there were fatalities in the collision.
“I am closely monitoring the situation at DCA, and I will receive a briefing from the FAA tomorrow. While we don’t yet know how many on board were lost, we know there are fatalities. Please join Heidi and me in praying for all involved as the search and rescue is underway,” Ted Cruz wrote.
I am closely monitoring the situation at DCA, and I will receive a briefing from the FAA tomorrow. While we don’t yet know how many on board were lost, we know there are fatalities. Please join Heidi and me in praying for all involved as the search and rescue is underway.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) January 30, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance also released a statement:
“Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We’re monitoring the situation, but for now let’s hope for the best.”
Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We’re monitoring the situation, but for now let’s hope for the best.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) January 30, 2025
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