President Donald Trump addressed the tragic January 29, 2025, plane crash near Washington, D.C., on Truth Social, after a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 collided with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter near Reagan National Airport. Trump questioned why the helicopter didn’t avoid the plane, emphasizing that the incident could have been prevented.
The crash, which involved 60 passengers and crew on the plane and a three-member military crew on the helicopter, has led to a complex search operation in the Potomac River, hindered by harsh weather and low visibility. As of early morning, 30 bodies were recovered.
Trump expressed his condolences and praised first responders, while Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also offered prayers for the victims. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the cause.
In the aftermath, family members, including Hamaad Raza, whose wife was aboard the plane, are anxiously awaiting news. Local authorities are continuing to search for survivors, but the freezing conditions reduce the chances of rescue.
