Conservative Charles A Downs lives near the Reagan National Airport and reported hearing a massive “boom” only minutes ago. According to Downs, all flights at the airport have been canceled.
I live close to DCA and recently heard a massive “Boom.” Now, it’s reported that all flights are canceled. I think something awful has happened. I hope I am wrong. I will be heading out soon to investigate. Stay tuned, and pray. pic.twitter.com/w440sXavlZ
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) January 30, 2025
Nick Sortor is now reporting the plane involved in the crash has now been identified as American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, KS, which was reportedly carrying 60 passengers.
He also reports:
MORE mass casualty units have just been called in.
This is looking EXTREMELY bad. On-scene now.
#BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: The passenger aircraft with 60 passengers on board crashed into a helicopter in DC is IN THE POTOMAC
The flight was American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, KS
MORE mass casualty units have just been called in.
This is looking EXTREMELY bad. On-scene… https://t.co/mTC9pu4fl4 pic.twitter.com/jnG64ri5RN
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 30, 2025
Here are several videos allegedly showing the crash and the emergency vehicles on the scene:
BREAKING: American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas has crashed into a helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC#potomac #PotomacRiver pic.twitter.com/Ddq1qwa25S
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) January 30, 2025
Independent conservative Nick Sortor is on his way to the airport but has reported that a plane has crashed into a helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC
According to Sorter, fatalities have been reported.
Fatalities have been reported; a MASSIVE search & rescue operation is happening in the Potomac River
Witnesses reported seeing a “massive crash” and hearing a loud boom.
Currently on my way to the scene.
#BREAKING: A plane has crashed into a helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC
Fatalities have been reported, a MASSIVE search & rescue operation is happening in the Potomac River
Witnesses reported seeing a “massive crash” and hearing a loud… pic.twitter.com/GtSiWjUWn0
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 30, 2025
Charles A Downs has made its way to the airport. He is reporting that it was not a small plane, but instead, it was a “huge jet that went down.” He’s saying there are massive amounts of emergency vehicles.
I am right outside DCA. There is massive law enforcement including FBI. Something awful has happened. pic.twitter.com/9bxCKELd2C
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) January 30, 2025
Conservative personality Mario Nawfal shared a video and reports that the crash involved a small plane. He also is reporting that there are casualties.
A small plane reportedly crashed into a helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport, resulting in fatalities.
A massive rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River.
Details are still emerging.
BREAKING: PLANE COLLIDES WITH HELICOPTER AT REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT
A small plane reportedly crashed into a helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport, resulting in fatalities.
A massive rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River.
Details are still… pic.twitter.com/kFUnXYpTrw
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 30, 2025
Officer Lew posted a video of the actual crash in mid air.
BREAKING: A helicopter and a commercial jet collided mid-air while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Rescue operations involving boats are currently searching the Potomac River. pic.twitter.com/YVoivu8ohI
— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) January 30, 2025
According to Paul Szypula, the airplane and helicopter collided in the air and the airplane plummeted into the Potomac River “where massive casualties are reported.”
Airplane has collided with a helicopter near DC while the plane was trying to land at Reagan National Airport.
Aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River where massive casualties are reported.
This is a disaster that’s unfolding.
Pray for survivors.
pic.twitter.com/iTxKYpedbQ
— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) January 30, 2025
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