Tragedy Strikes: Evgenia Shishkova Covers Plane Crash

A devastating plane crash occurred on Wednesday night when an American Airlines regional jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport, resulting in a tragic loss of life, with recovery efforts currently underway.

The PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 jet, carrying 64 people, was on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan National Airport when it collided with the US Army Black Hawk helicopter around 9 p.m. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has begun investigating the incident and has recovered the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, also known as black boxes, to aid in their evaluation of the crash.

The US Coast Guard and multiple agencies are working together to manage the recovery operation, with the runway where the plane was heading towards being closed until February 7. The cause of the collision is still unknown, but it is believed that the plane was on a routine approach to land when it crashed into the river. The US Army confirmed that the helicopter was a Black Hawk UH-60 from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and was on a training flight at the time of the incident.

First responders are working tirelessly to revive anyone on board the stricken plane, but unfortunately, sources have confirmed fatalities. The exact number of fatalities remains unknown at this time. Vice President JD Vance has expressed his concern and offered prayers for everyone involved, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that his department is actively monitoring the situation.

As the investigation into the crash continues, the nation mourns the loss of life and offers its support to the families and loved ones of those affected. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by those in the aviation industry and the importance of ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew members.