A search is ongoing in the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said Thursday. However, they also said they did not believe there would be any survivors.
The tragic incident occurred during the landing phase, resulting in the plane and helicopter plummeting into the Potomac River. Emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene to search for any possible survivors and investigate the cause of the collision.
Authorities have not yet released any information regarding the identities of the individuals on board the aircraft or the helicopter. Families and loved ones of the passengers and crew are anxiously awaiting updates on the search and rescue operation.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the factors that led to the collision. The NTSB will be looking into various aspects such as weather conditions, communication between air traffic control and the pilots, and the maintenance history of the aircraft and helicopter.
As the search and rescue efforts continue in the Potomac River, the aviation community and the public are mourning the loss of those on board the American Airlines jet and the Army helicopter. The full extent of the tragedy is yet to be determined, but it has sent shockwaves through the nation.
