Fatal Air Collision Near Washington: 67 Killed in Plane and Helicopter Crash

A tragic air collision near Washington D.C. has claimed the lives of 67 individuals, after a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided. The incident occurred as the U.S. airline flight, which had arrived from Wichita, Kansas, was approaching the Washington area, near the Potomac River.

The plane, carrying 64 passengers and crew members, collided with a Black Hawk military helicopter, which had 3 military personnel onboard. All 67 people aboard both the aircraft and the helicopter were confirmed dead. The majority of the bodies have already been recovered from the river.

This accident is being hailed as the worst air disaster in the U.S. in over 23 years since 9/11. The Pentagon has launched an investigation into the crash.

In response to the incident, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly blamed former President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party for the crash, without providing any substantial evidence. Trump also questioned the actions of the Federal Aviation Administration, claiming that the hiring practices at the agency may have contributed to the tragedy.

He further criticized the response of air traffic control, asking why the helicopter pilot did not maneuver to avoid the plane and why emergency actions were not taken.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Secretary of Defense confirmed that the military helicopter was on a training mission at the time of the crash, and acknowledged that mistakes were made during the operation. The investigation into this devastating incident is ongoing.