An American Airlines flight inbound from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. at 9 p.m. last night. Early reports include at least 28 victims, with more than 300 first responders conducting recovery operations in the icy Potomac River. The American Airlines flight had 60 passengers and four crew. The army helicopter included three crew on board a training flight.
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According to NBC News, the collision happened over the Potomac River near downtown. Passengers on the America Airlines flight included American figure skaters, their families and coaches, along with figure skaters and coaches from Russia.
While the cause of the crash has not yet been determined, Senator Mike Rounds (R) of South Dakota told Fox News that “What we’re seeing right now is what happens if you have a lack of communication or a misunderstanding.”
Pray for the families and friends who have lost loved ones in this horrifying crash, and that if there are any survivors they would be found.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
