A airplane and helicopter collision has sparked a determined search and rescue operation within the US state of Virginia.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated late on Wednesday {that a} PSA Airways Bombardier CRJ700 jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter whereas on strategy to the airport in Arlington County.
Information companies are citing the US Military saying three troopers have been on board the helicopter.
A minimum of two our bodies have been recovered.
All takeoffs and landings have been stopped at Ronald Reagan Nationwide Airport.
Emergency companies are on the scene.
Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi joins us now dwell from Arlington, Virginia.
Keith Mackey is an plane accident investigator and aviation marketing consultant. He’s additionally a retired pilot who has flown into Reagan Nationwide Airport many occasions. He joins us dwell from Ocala in Florida to debate the most recent developments.
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