The Cause of the Aviation Accident in Washington is Being Determined: FBI Rules Out Terrorist Attack

Rescuers continue their search operation following the collision of a passenger plane with a military helicopter in Washington. Both aircraft crashed into the Potomac River, where the water temperature is barely 1.5°C. There are no official reports of survivors yet, but earlier, it was mentioned that several people were rescued, reports NewsBox.

According to information from U.S. Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas, the plane, en route from Wichita to the capital, collided with a military helicopter. Onboard were 60 passengers and four crew members, while the helicopter carried three military personnel.

NBC News reports that both aircraft might have plunged into the Potomac River, where the water temperature is currently around 1.5°C. Experts indicate that under such conditions, a person can lose consciousness within 15-30 minutes.

Rescuers have already pulled four individuals from the water, but there is still no official confirmation of this information. Meanwhile, CNN, citing sources, states there is no information on any survivors from the crash at this time.

Preliminary information suggests the plane broke apart and is lying in the water, while the helicopter was found nearby.

The FBI has ruled out the possibility of terrorism as a cause of the tragedy. The Black Hawk helicopter involved in the collision is often used to transport military officials, but as clarified by the U.S. Department of Defense, there were no high-ranking officials onboard.

Ronald Reagan Airport is temporarily closed as search and rescue operations continue.