On January 30, 2025, an American Airlines regional jet collided with a military helicopter while approaching Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, involving around 70 individuals. US President Trump commented on the incident via social media, attributing blame to the military helicopter and questioning why it did not take action to avoid the collision. The Pentagon has initiated a probe into the incident, while the US Coast Guard has been deployed for search and rescue efforts, although there were no immediate reports of casualties.
In a post on social media platform Truth Social, US President Donald Trump seemed to blame the military helicopter for the accident, stating, "The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport." He questioned why the helicopter didn’t avoid the jet, insisting, "This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented."
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced that a probe has been launched into the collision, signaling the seriousness of the situation and highlighting the need for accountability and investigation into air traffic coordination.
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