The American army plane and a US army helicopter collide on Washington

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The US Federal Aviation Administration said that a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided near the National Reagan Airport outside Washington late on Wednesday.

The regional flight, run by the company Psa Airlines for American airlines, had originated in Whitchita, Kansas. The CRJ700 and Sikorsky Sikorsky H-60 ​​Black Hawk collided with the plane approaching the airport at approximately 9 pm.

“The multi -agent search and rescue process is under implementation” in the Botomac River, “Washington Police Department in Washington said.

US Airways said it is “familiar with reports that the American Eagle Flight 5342, run by PSA. He participated in an accident,” adding that it will provide information when available.

A US defense official said there were a crew of three people on board, but there were no senior officials in the helicopter.

“We are watching the situation, but now let’s hope for the best,” said US Vice President JD Vance. The Defense Minister Beit Higseth said that the Pentagon was “actively monitoring.”

On the other side of the National Commercial Center, the Reagan National Airport, which is located on the side of Virginia in Botomac, said on the other side of the National Commercial Center.

Pombardier referred questions about the accident to MHI RJ Aviation, which got a CRJ series of supportive aircraft and support in 2020.