Tragic Collision In The Sky

What a horrific tragedy for all aboard the aircrafts and for the friends and families of the passengers. I can't imagine the shock of waiting at the airport for your loved ones to arrive, only to be given this terrible news.

From what I saw on the video, it looked like the helicopter flew straight into the plane.  I hope the authorities get to the bottom of the accident soon and will be able to prevent such a disaster from ever happening again.

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From CNN 1/30/25: No survivors expected after midair collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter 

 

What we know so far:

• No survivors likely: No one is believed to have survived the midair collision between an American Airlines jet plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter last night in the Washington, DC, area, the fire chief said Thursday. President Donald Trump is expected to address the tragedy this morning at the White House Briefing Room.

• Recovery operation: Emergency authorities have switched to “recovery effort” after 28 bodies have so far been found, officials said. Officials are confident they will recover the bodies of those killed in the collision. The aircraft, flying from Wichita, Kansas, was carrying 64 people, while three soldiers were aboard the helicopter.

• NTSB leading investigation: The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation. American Airlines said the two pilots aboard Flight 5342 were experienced in complex commercial flight, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the helicopter was on an annual proficiency training flight.

• Athletes on board: Several members of the figure skating community were aboard the jet, US Figure Skating said. Separately, Russia’s state news agency said two world-champion Russian figure skaters were on the plane.