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Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall of Kansas say they are in contact with authorities after news that the plane that crashed in the Potomac River was coming from Wichita, Kansas.
“Learning that a plane inbound from Kansas was involved in a crash at DCA. I am in contact with authorities,” Moran posted on X. “Please join me in praying for all involved.”
Marshall said he has “seen the reports of a collision with a D.C. helicopter and an inbound flight from Wichita, KS.”
“We are in contact with authorities working to get answers. We ask you to join us in prayer for every single passenger and their families,” he said on X.
A passenger aircraft that crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, DC, collided midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to the runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
The plane was Flight 5342 for American Airlines and was a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet. It departed from Wichita, Kansas, earlier on Wednesday.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, along with the FAA.
The FAA said its statement is based on preliminary information and subject to change.
DC Police said it was not an Metropolitan Police Department helicopter involved in this incident.
“MPD’s helicopter is NOT involved in this incident and is currently assisting in the multi-agency response,” MPD said.
“Learning that a plane inbound from Kansas was involved in a crash at DCA. I am in contact with authorities. Please join me in praying for all involved,” Sen. Jerry Moran said on X,
Reagan National Airport is closed due to an “emergency,” according to an FAA advisory.
The advisory comes after news that a small plane crashed into the Potomac River near the airport outside of Washington, DC, according to DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
A passenger aircraft has crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, DC, according to DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
Fireboats are on the scene.
“All takeoffs and landings have been halted at DCA. Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield. The terminal remains open,” Reagan National Airport said on social media.
