Donald Trump Says Cause of Washington Plane Crash That Killed 67 Remains Unknown

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:12pm on 30 Jan 2025,Thursday International

American Airlines plane collided with a military helicopter in Washington DC on Wednesday night, leaving 67 dead. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash and will release a preliminary report within 30 days. President Donald Trump expressed condolences, blaming air traffic control hiring practices but provided no evidence. The helicopter's location and angle of flight are key areas of focus. Authorities confirm that no one survived the crash, which involved 64 passengers on the plane and 3 on the helicopter. The identities of the victims will be revealed by the DC medical examiner.

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