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We're deeply saddened by the tragic accident at Reagan National Airport. Our hearts go out to everyone immediately impacted as we pray for some good news,
Cho wrote in English on his account on X. Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC Why didn't the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane. This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD."
At this point, we don't believe there are any survivors."
The precise number of casualties and survivors remains unclear, but D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said at a Thursday morning news conference Absolutely tragic. Search and rescue efforts still ongoing. Prayers for all impacted souls, and their families."
Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth wrote on X on Thursday A heartbreaking tragedy for Wichita, and for our entire country." ... Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them."
Vice President JD Vance wrote on X on Thursday ... He then recited the Catholic eternal rest prayer How does an incredibly maneuverable military helicopter fly into a regional aircraft by accident with all of the sensors and warning devices designed to prevent an accident like this one? It sounds more like terrorism than an accident. Perhaps an expert on Blackhawks can weigh in here,
What I've seen so far, do I think this was preventable? Absolutely."
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters on Thursday Black Hawk helicopter was transporting a VIP passenger."
A Reddit thread posted Wednesday night began Sadly, there are no survivors. This was a dark and excruciating night in our nation's capital and in our nation's history and a tragedy of terrible proportions as we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly. This is really shaking a lot of people, including people from other nations."
Addressing a press briefing on the aviation disaster, Trump said On behalf of the First Lady, myself and 340 million Americans, our hearts are shattered alongside yours and our prayers are with you now and in the days to come, we will be working very diligently. My administration will set the highest possible bar for aviation safety. We have to have the smartest people -- it doesn't matter what they look like, how they speak, who they are."
We had a Russian contingent (on plane), some very talented people. Unfortunately, they were on that plane and we are very sorry about that. We do not know what led to this crash, but we have some very strong opinions and ideas. We will find out how this disaster occurred and we will ensure that nothing like this ever happens again,
I put safety first, Obama, Biden and the Democrats put policy first and they put politics at a level that nobody's ever seen. Their policy was horrible and their politics was even worse,
Our hearts are deeply broken for the victims of the tragic accident at DCA. We are filled with endless gratitude for the first responders. We’ll continue to provide updates at every turn and pray for the families of those we lost.”
My heart goes out to those impacted by last night’s terrible tragedy. I pray for those who so sadly lost their lives, their families & loved ones, & the first responders who have worked tirelessly through the night. May they find strength and solace in this difficult time,
First Lady Melania Trump expressed her condolences as she wrote ... on Thursday Brilliant people have to be in those positions, and their lives are actually shortened, very substantially shortened because of the stress where you have many, many planes coming into one target and you need a very special talent and a very special genius to be able to do it,
The initiative is part of the FAA’s ‘diversity and inclusion hiring plan,’ which says diversity is ‘integral to achieving the FAA’s mission of ensuring safe and efficient travel.’ I don't think so. I don't think so. I think it's just the opposite,
I know that President Trump, his administration, the FAA, the DOT - we will not rest until we have answers for the families and for the flying public,
This is a terrible tragedy that will unite those in Washington DC, and Wichita, Kansas, forever,
Our hearts are heavy as a city.
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu told reporters on Thursday morning I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls,
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