Report: Plane Crash at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington

 

An airplane has reportedly crashed at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington, DC, grounding all takeoffs and landings. Listen To Story

 

Update 10:55 p.m. ET: Secretary of Defense Pet Hegseth posted on X that the DOD is “actively monitoring. Poised to assist if needed

 

DoD actively monitoring. Poised to assist if needed. Prayers for all involved. https://t.co/qoFy90q22K

— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) January 30, 2025

 

The American Airlines flight originated in Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly posted on X that she is aware of the crash and is “actively in contact with authorities.”

 

I am aware that a plane inbound from Wichita was involved in a crash at Reagan National Airport. I am actively in contact with authorities. My thoughts go out to those involved. I will share more information as it becomes available.

— Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) January 30, 2025

 

Update 10:45 p.m. ET: Washington Post military affairs reporter Dan Lamothe posted on X that a senior Defense Department official said no “senior U.S. officials” were onboard.

 

There were no senior U.S. officials aboard the Black Hawk helicopter at the time of tonight's collision with a jet liner over the Potomac, a senior defense official said.

— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) January 30, 2025

 

NBC4 in Washington reports the water temperature is currently 35 degrees F. The report says at least four survivors were recovered and transported to hospitals.

CNN reports that three U.S. Army soldiers were onboard the helicpoter.

Update 10:08 p.m. ET: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a statement indicating that a PSA Airlines regional jet, “operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines,” “collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach” to Reagan Airport. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate.

 

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