Trump Says Washington DC Plane Crash "Should Have Been Prevented"; Bodies Found

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A plane and a helicopter crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The crash happened near Reagan National Airport. The plane was an American Airlines flight, and the helicopter was a U.S. Army Black Hawk.

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The plane was American Eagle Flight 5342. It was flying from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C. There were 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board. The plane was a Bombardier CRJ700, which can hold up to 70 people. This flight was operated by PSA Airlines, which is part of American Airlines.

The Black Hawk helicopter had three soldiers on board. It was a training flight. The helicopter is used by the U.S. Army for several purposes, such as rescue missions and carrying soldiers.

The crash happened while the plane was preparing to land. The helicopter and the plane were flying close to each other. Air traffic control told the helicopter to fly behind the plane. A few moments later, the two aircraft collided and fell into the river. The crash caused a bright flash in the.

After the crash, emergency workers started searching for survivors. The water in the Potomac River is cold and dirty, which made it hard for divers to search. So far, at least 18 bodies have been found, but no one has been rescued. The search is still going on.

Before the crash, air traffic control told the helicopter crew to pass behind the plane. After the crash, other pilots reported seeing the crash. Air traffic control then told other planes to go around the crash site.

The crash shocked many people. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into what caused the accident. Photos from the scene showed a bright flash in the sky when the plane and helicopter crashed into the water.

President Donald Trump said he had been informed about the crash and sent his prayers to the victims. The mayor of Washington, Muriel Bowser, said that the rescue teams were facing difficulty because of the cold and dark water.

American Airlines said they knew about the crash and would give more details later. They also expressed sympathy for the families affected by the accident.

The FAA is still investigating the crash. The search for more victims is still going on. This tragic event has left many people feeling sad, and families are waiting for news about their loved ones. The investigation and search efforts continue.