D.C. plane crash: What we know so far about the deadly disaster
American Airlines plane that crashed into a military helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va.Dozens have died, however, with “no survivors,” according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who called it a “real tragedy.”Global Affairs Canada told Global News on Thursday that it is “not aware of any Canadians onboard” American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C.“Global Affairs Canada extends deepest sympathies to all those affected by the plane and helicopter crash in Washington D.C.,” the department said.“Officials are in touch with local authorities and continue to gather more information.”At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River following the collision Wednesday night.A search-and-recovery operation is underway to find the remaining 39 passengers and soldiers who remain unaccounted for.“Sadly, there are no survivors,” Trump said during a news conference Thursday morning.“This was a dark and excruciating night in our nation’s capital and in our nation’s history, and a tragedy of terrible proportions.”D.C.
Mayor Muriel Bowser said it was a “very sad” and “tragic” event that led to the loss of life.“This morning, we all share in a profound sense of grief,” Bower said at a Thursday news conference.American Airlines Flight 5342 was en route from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. There were 60 passengers onboard and four crew members.The CRJ700 Bombardier-made regional jet was midair and on its final approach for landing at the busiest commercial runway in the U.S.
when it crashed into a U.S. army Black Hawk helicopter that was on a “training mission.”Bombardier, a Canadian aviation firm, sold its regional jet program
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