Washington plane crash: Three soldiers were on US Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in collision, say officials

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Washington plane crash: Three soldiers were on US Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in collision, say officialsThe official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the status of the soldiers was unknown, but added that no senior officials were on the helicopter.

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Last Updated 30 January 2025, 10:09 IST

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Emergency vehicles leave Gravelly Point, after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed in the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia</p></div>

Emergency vehicles leave Gravelly Point, after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed in the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia

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Washington: Three US Army soldiers were onboard a BlackHawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, US officials said on Wednesday.

The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the status of the soldiers was unknown, but added that no senior officials were on the helicopter.

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Another official said the Army UH-60 helicopter involved in the crash was based out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

The BlackHawk was taking part in a training flight, said Heather Chairez, a spokesperson with the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region.

All the officials were citing initial information, which can change.

(Published 30 January 2025, 10:09 IST)