A Plane and Helicopter Crash into the Potomac River Near Washington D.C. 😲
Hi everyone! We have some important news to share with you. Last night, near Washington D.C., something unexpected happened.
An American Airlines passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter were flying near Reagan Washington National Airport when they accidentally bumped into each other in the sky! ✈️🚁
Because of the collision, both the plane and the helicopter fell into the Potomac River, which is a big river that flows through Washington D.C.
Who Was on Board?
The airplane had 64 people on it: 60 passengers who were traveling, and 4 crew members who work on the plane. The helicopter had 3 soldiers on board who were practicing flying at night. 🌙
Rescue Teams are Helping
Right now, lots of rescue teams are working very hard to find and help everyone who was on the plane and the helicopter. They are using boats and special equipment to search the river. 🚤
What Happens Next?
We all hope that everyone will be okay. The people in charge are trying to find out why the accident happened so they can make flying safer for everyone.
Stay tuned for more updates as we learn more about this event.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
