30.01.2025 15:50
A passenger plane with 64 people on board and a military helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River in the United States. As hours passed since the incident, the toll has been rising. According to the latest reports, the death toll has increased to 30. U.S. President Donald Trump, in his statement regarding the accident, blamed the control tower at the airport.
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A passenger plane carrying 60 passengers and a crew of 4 collided in the air with a military helicopter carrying 3 personnel, crashing into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington, D.C.
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 30
While there has been no official statement regarding whether there are any survivors among the 64 people on board the downed plane, it has been announced that 30 lifeless bodies have been recovered from the river. Approximately 300 police, health, and rescue personnel have been dispatched to the area around Ronald Reagan Airport and the Potomac River, and a large-scale search and rescue operation is ongoing.
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER IDENTIFIED
Meanwhile, it has been reported that both black boxes of the plane have been identified during the searches in the river.
TRUMP BLAMES THE CONTROL TOWER
Following the accident that shook the USA, Trump blamed the control tower. In a post on his Truth Social account regarding the accident, Trump stated: "The plane was on a perfect and routine approach to the airport. The helicopter was heading towards the plane for a long time. It was a clear night and the plane's lights were on; why didn’t the helicopter go up or down or turn? Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane? This looks like a bad situation that should have been prevented. Not good!"
NO EVIDENCE OF TERRORIST ATTACK
FBI officials stated that there is no evidence of crime or terrorism following the accident. It has also been learned that the investigation into the accident is being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration.
SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS CONTINUE
Washington D.C. Fire and Emergency Services Chief John A. Donnelly stated that all search and rescue operations are taking place in the water and will take several days.
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