DC plane crash live: Passengers ‘pulled from Potomac River’ after American Airlines flight ‘carrying 64’ collides with Black Hawk helicopter

“I am fully informed about the terrible accident that has just taken place at Reagan National Airport. May God bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work that is done by our first care providers. I follow the situation and will give more details when they occur. “

Officials say that three soldiers were on board the Black Hawk helicopter at the time of the crash.

None of these were high officials on board.

According to NBC, four people have been removed from the water so far.

Allegedly they have been brought to North Boathouse Fire Station at Reagan National Airport for further assessment while first responds continue to search the river.

American Airlines has confirmed that there are 60 passengers and four crew members on board the aircraft.

'A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Regional Jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 ​​helicopter while around 9 p.m. local time on Reagan Washington National Airport was on Runway 33 on Reagan Washington National Airport.

'PSA worked as a flight 5342 for American Airlines. It left Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and NTSB will investigate.

“The NTSB will lead the investigation. We will provide updates if information arrives. “

American Airlines has released a statement that confirms that they are aware that a PSA plane was involved in the crash.

“We are aware of reports that American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA, with the service of Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) was involved in an incident. We will provide information when it becomes available, “said American Airlines in a statement.

An American army has confirmed that the passenger plane collided with an army Blackhawk in the crash near Reagan Airport.

'Tonight we received devastating news about what can only be described if nothing less than a nightmare.

'A plane that travels to the capital of the nation from Wichita, KS with around 60 passengers collided with a military helicopter.

My prayer is that God wraps His arms around every victim and that he stays with their families.

'There are no words that can make this story easier. I ask the world to pray at Kansas tonight, the first responds, rescue teams and all those involved in this horrible accident.

“I have had contact with local and national authorities who ask for answers and will continue to demand more information about how this unfolded.”

In a statement to CNN, the press secretary Karoline Leavitt of the White House told CNN President Trump informed of the crash, he continues to follow from the White House.

She said that the Trump government sends its thoughts and prayers to everyone involved.

“Tragically enough, it seems that a military helicopter collided with a military jet.”

Vice -President JD Vance was one of the first to comment on the unfolding tragedy.

He wrote on X: 'Please say a prayer for anyone involved in the collision in the air near Reagan Airport tonight.

“We follow the situation, but let's hope now.”

In a statement, the DC police said: 'At 8:53 pm several calls were received for an airplane crash above the Potomac River.

'DC Fire and EMS, the Metropolitan Police Department and several partner agencies are currently coordinating a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River. There is currently no confirmed information about victims.

The airport said in a post to X: 'All starts and landings have stopped at DCA. Emergency service responds to an aircraft incident at the airport. The terminal remains open. Will update. '

A plane crashed while trying to land on Reagan National Airport in Washington DC.

Emergency services in Washington DC said that a small plane had crashed in the Potomac River near the airport.

Fire boats are currently on site that the river search, with details about the crash, including the cause and how many people on board were still unknown.