Crash Over the Potomac
The U.S.’s deadliest air crash in nearly 24 years left no survivors.
Just before 9 p.m. Wednesday outside of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army helicopter collided midair, plunging both aircraft into the icy Potomac River. Officials say the plane was carrying 64 passengers and crew from Kansas—including U.S. and Russian skaters leaving the U.S. Figure Skating Championships—and the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers on a training flight.
The cause remains unknown. Officials say a last-minute runway change forced the plane to adjust course, but flight conditions were clear, and both aircraft were in a “standard pattern.”
In a press conference yesterday, President Trump promised thorough investigations while suggesting DEI policies may be to blame.
CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Join us in prayer for crash victims and their families, that the “God of all comfort” would move in power in this time of incredible tragedy (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
“Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with all who love you.”
Book of Common Prayer, page 264