The Washington DC Plane Crash
Americast
BBC
4.2 • 2.8K Ratings
🗓️ 30 January 2025
⏱️ 20 minutes
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Summary
An air collision involving a commercial jet and a military helicopter is believed to have killed 67 people in Washington DC. The recovery operation continues with the cause of the disaster still unknown.
Anthony speaks to Sarah, who's been on the banks of the Potomac River where the rescue operation is taking place.
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, Podcasts. |
| 0:05.0 | This was a dark and excruciating night in our nation's capital and in our nation's history |
| 0:11.0 | and a tragedy of terrible proportions. |
| 0:14.0 | As one nation, we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly, and we are a country of really we are in mourning. |
| 0:26.7 | That was President Donald Trump talking about the tragedy that occurred here in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. |
| 0:34.0 | He was in the White House briefing room at approximately 1130 this morning, |
| 0:38.9 | Washington time. Last night, a plane, a commercial aircraft, an American Airlines flight from |
| 0:44.9 | Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter as that plane was on final approach |
| 0:50.7 | into Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. |
| 0:55.0 | We do not believe that anyone survived the crash. |
| 0:59.0 | Now, obviously, there are more questions than answers at this stage. |
| 1:03.0 | We're still unpacking exactly what happened. |
| 1:06.0 | We may not be able to answer all those questions, |
| 1:08.0 | but we will help you understand why they're being asked. |
| 1:12.2 | Welcome to AmeriCast. |
| 1:16.4 | AmeriCast from BBC News. |
| 1:19.5 | God spared my life for a reason. |
| 1:22.9 | Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. |
| 1:27.3 | A star is born, Elon. |
| 1:29.3 | I'm not just Maga. |
| 1:30.3 | I'm dark Gothic Maga. |
| 1:32.3 | This is what happens when the machine comes after you. |
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