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American Focus > Blog > Politics > American Airlines CEO Breaks Silence Following Mid-Air Collision in Washington, D.C. |
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American Airlines CEO Breaks Silence Following Mid-Air Collision in Washington, D.C. |

Last updated: January 30, 2025 5:18 am
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In the wake of the devastating collision between American Airlines flight AA5342 and a military Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C., CEO Robert Isom has provided an update as he prepares to travel to the capital to oversee the company’s response.

The tragic incident occurred as the flight, operated by PSA Airlines, was en route from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington Reagan National Airport when it collided with a military helicopter during its final approach, ultimately crashing into the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, based at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, was on a training flight with three soldiers on board when the collision occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

In a heartfelt video statement released by Isom, he confirmed that the CRJ-700 aircraft was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members at the time of the incident. He expressed the company’s focus on supporting the passengers, crew members, partners, first responders, and their families during this difficult time.

American Airlines has activated its care team to assist passengers and their families, providing a special helpline for friends and family seeking information about their loved ones on Flight 5342. Concerned individuals are encouraged to call 1-800-679-8215 for assistance.

Isom announced his plans to travel to Washington, D.C., to coordinate with local, state, and federal authorities involved in the investigation and emergency response efforts. Meanwhile, emergency responders have recovered 18 bodies from the water, with more individuals still unaccounted for.

Tragically, among the passengers on the flight were several individuals from the figure skating community, including renowned Russian figure skating coaches and former world champions Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov. Their son, Maxim Naumov, a prominent figure skater, is feared to have been on board as well.

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Rescue teams continue their exhaustive search of the Potomac River, while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily halted takeoffs and landings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to aid in rescue and recovery efforts. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the collision’s cause, with assistance from the FAA and military authorities.

The aviation community and the nation as a whole mourn the lives lost in this tragic event, and efforts are underway to provide support and answers to the families and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking incident.

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