Plane Collides with River in Washington Mishap
In the nation's capital, Washington D.C., a shocking incident unfolded as a small plane plummeted into the Potomac River, according to our sources and BBC. This accident took place close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, approximately four kilometers south of the White House and the Capitol.
The airport halted operations temporarily following the incident. The Reuters news agency reported, quoting Senator Jerry Moran, that the crashed plane had departed from Kansas. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the fallen aircraft was a regional jet that collided with a military helicopter during its landing approach. Official confirmation of this was provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The plane in question was a Bombardier CRJ700, capable of accommodating up to 78 passengers. As per reports from American media and later confirmed by Reuters, there were 60 individuals listed as passengers on the fateful flight.
Initial reports indicate that at least four survivors were hospitalized following the aviation disaster, according to NBC. However, the exact casualty count remains uncertain.
The cause of this tragic accident is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The investigation is complex due to critical evidence, including cockpit voice recordings and flight data, being submerged in the Potomac River. A preliminary report was initially expected within 30 days after the incident, but no definitive cause has been revealed yet.
The United States Army has faced criticism from families of the victims due to the perceived lack of communication and transparency surrounding the incident. There are also concerns about systemic safety issues within the Army's aviation operations, given the recent increase in serious incidents. The exact cause of the collision is yet to be determined as the investigation continues.
Senator Jerry Moran, in a report by Reuters, stated that the crashed plane, which was a regional jet, had departed from Kansas. The General News and Politics outlets reported that the military helicopter involved in the collision during the landing approach was part of the United States Army.
