Donald Trump 'Fully Briefed' On American Airlines Plane Crash Over Potomac River, Issues Statement

An American Airlines flight crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a helicopter near the Reagan National Airport. President Trump and Vice President Vance have expressed condolences.

US Plane Crash: The ill-fated American Airlines flight minutes before the crash (left) and President Donald Trump

Source : PTI/X@officer_Lew

US Plane Crash: The American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday evening (US Time) has reportedly claimed several lives. US President Donald Trump in a statement said that he has 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,” the statement read.

 

Donald Trump's statement on the American Airlines Plane Crash in the US.

Check out the video of the crash below:

Jan 29: American Airlines plane crashed into a helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC - this led to reported fatalities and a search and rescue in the Potomac River - flights at the airport have been halted

pic.twitter.com/BzqfmTavm9

— Codey369 (@Codeym369) January 30, 2025

US Vice-President JD Vance, too, issued a statement, saying: "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."

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.

— JD Vance (@JDVance) January 30, 2025

Meanwhile, American Airlines issued a statement on the crash saying: American Eagle Flight 5342 en route from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington, DC (DCA) was involved in an accident at DCA. The flight was operated by PSA Airlines with a CRJ-700.  There were 60 passengers and four crew members on board the aircraft.  Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts."

According to US Media reports, the American Airlines plane was split in half on impact and is in the Potomac River. Search & rescue boats and divers looking for survivors.  The Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash is also submerged with the plane near it. It is lying upside down in the water, CNN reported.