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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 took to Twitter, stating Learning that a plane inbound from Kansas was involved in a crash at DCA. I am in contact with authorities. Please join me in praying for all involved."
US Senator Jerry Moran took to Twitter to express his concern, announcing MPD is responding to an apparent air crash in the Potomac River. Multiple agencies are responding."
The DC Police Department announced 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."
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance took to Twitter advising I can just say that the thoughts and the prayers of the entire Trump administration are with all those that are involved."
She addressed the media, stating My prayer is that God wraps his arms around each and every victim and that he continues to be with their families,
Marshall added in his post We're aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident
American Airlines said in a statement At 8:53pm, multiple calls were received for an aircraft crash above the Potomac River
In a statement, DC Police said I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls. 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.”
President Donald Trump said Tower did you see that?"
another pilot is heard calling seconds after the apparent collision Tragically it appears that a military helicopter collided with a regional jet,
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft,
All takeoffs and landings have been halted at DCA. Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open,
Confirmed small aircraft down in Potomac River vicinity Reagan National Airport. Fireboats on scene,
Washington’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department said on X shortly after 9 p.m. I’ve seen the reports of a collision with a D.C. helicopter and an inbound flight from Wichita, KS.”
The other senator representing Kansas, Roger Marshall, said on X A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time,
We are in contact with authorities working to get answers. We ask you to join us in prayer for every single passenger and their families,
We ask the public in this area to please stand by for guidance from law enforcement and allow them to do their jobs as they attempt to save lives,
There is no confirmed information on casualties at this time,
PSA was operating Flight 5342 as American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas,
