Late Wednesday night, a tragic accident unfolded in Washington, D.C., when a commercial airliner and a military helicopter collided, leaving many fearing the worst. The heartbreaking incident occurred at around 9 p.m. Eastern and has left dozens feared dead.
Former President Donald Trump shared his reaction to the crash on Truth Social, expressing both sorrow and concern. The collision involved American Airlines Flight 5342, traveling from Wichita, Kansas, and a Black Hawk Sikorsky H-60 helicopter.
Trump’s post painted a vivid picture of the events leading up to the crash:
“The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time.”
The cause of the accident remains unknown, and investigations are underway. Authorities, including the FBI, have stated there is no evidence pointing to terrorism or foul play.
Questions and Concerns
In his posts, Trump raised questions about the circumstances leading to the collision, noting that it was a clear night with excellent visibility:
“It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing. Why didn’t the helicopter go up or down or turn? Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane?”
He concluded with speculation that the crash could have been avoided:
“This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!”
Emergency Response and Investigation
First responders rushed to the scene, working tirelessly on search and rescue efforts. Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced they have dispatched a team to investigate the tragedy.
As the investigation unfolds, the nation mourns the lives lost in this preventable tragedy and awaits answers to the questions lingering in the wake of this devastating collision.
