Last Wednesday, a serious incident occurred during landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington. In this accident, an American Eagle plane collided with a military helicopter, resulting in a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River.
During the audio transmission, shock reactions were captured in the control tower when the two vehicles collided, causing the plane to break into several pieces and both to sink in the Potomac River.
In a post-accident press conference, former President Trump attributed the responsibility for the accident to the policies of the Democratic administrations, calling for high standards of safety in aviation.
American Airlines Flight 5342, a Bombardier CRJ-701, was at an altitude of about 121 meters and a speed of approximately 225 kilometers per hour at the time of the fall over the Potomac River. Before the impact, an air traffic controller had asked the helicopter if it saw the plane and instructed it to pass behind it.
The Argentine victim was among the passengers on the plane. Argentine and U.S. authorities are collaborating to identify the victims and contact the family of the Argentine citizen.
Former President Trump made statements blaming the Biden administration for the tragedy and confirmed that there were no survivors. Operations at Reagan National Airport were temporarily suspended following the accident.
An investigation is underway to clarify the circumstances of the collision, including communication with air traffic controllers and the sudden loss of altitude of the commercial plane. Authorities continue to work on reconstructing the moments leading up to the impact while confirming that the deceased Argentine was an elderly man traveling with his son.
The accident, which occurred near the White House and the Capitol, has caused great shock. The findings of the investigation are expected to provide more clarity on the causes of this tragedy and help prevent future similar incidents in commercial aviation.
