A chilling new development has surfaced regarding the tragic collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport. A Twitter post is now going viral, featuring a video of the air traffic control playback. In the footage, both the helicopter and the commercial plane appear to drift into each other’s flight paths, with the helicopter veering dangerously into the plane’s course moments before the collision. The video has raised alarm as it offers a clear look at the events leading up to the fatal crash, which left dozens of lives at risk.
The tragic crash occurred on Wednesday, when the American Airlines flight, carrying 64 passengers and crew, collided mid-air with the Army Black Hawk helicopter, which had three personnel aboard. Both aircraft then plunged into the Potomac River. Rescue teams have been working tirelessly to recover the bodies from the water, with the confirmation of several fatalities already. However, the exact death toll has not been officially disclosed. The collision halted all operations at the airport while the search-and-rescue efforts continue.
In response to the incident, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his sorrow on the matter, offering his condolences and thanking the first responders for their swift action. “I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God bless their souls,” Trump said. He later voiced concern over the situation, questioning the actions of air traffic control. “Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane? This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented,” Trump stated, adding, “NOT GOOD!!!” on his Truth Social platform.
Netizens have been reacting with shock and suspicion over the crash between the American Airlines plane and the Black Hawk helicopter. Many questioned how the helicopter pilot could have missed the plane, with some even speculating that the collision looked intentional. “Was the helicopter remotely controlled?” one user asked, while others pointed out the sharp turn of the helicopter into the plane’s path, calling it “like a moth to flame.” Some also wondered why neither aircraft took action despite collision warnings, though many agreed it’s too early to speculate on the cause.