01.30.25

Cantwell Statement on Devastating Aviation Accident Wednesday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the following statement on Wednesday’s collision between American Airlines flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, and a Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter, operated by the U.S. Army, over the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):

“This morning I spoke with Secretary Duffy, and I will be receiving a briefing from FAA and NTSB at noon. I have spoken with Chair Homendy and I know the NTSB will lead a thorough investigation. This is key to fully knowing what happened. I agree with Secretary Duffy that safety is paramount.”