A Tragic Loss: King Charles Responds to Washington DC Plane Crash

On the evening of February 1st, 2025, King Charles issued a heartfelt statement following a devastating plane crash in Washington DC that claimed the lives of 67 people.

This tragic incident occurred on Wednesday night when a commercial plane with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers.

Sadly, there were no survivors.

Recovery Efforts and Ongoing Investigation

As of Friday afternoon, 41 bodies had been recovered from the Potomac River.

Washington DC fire chief John Donnelly Sr confirmed that 28 of the deceased have been positively identified.

In his official statement, King Charles expressed his deep sorrow, describing himself as “profoundly shocked and saddened” by the event.

He offered his “special thoughts” to the people of the United States and extended his “deepest sympathy” to the families and loved ones of all those who lost their lives.

The King also took a moment to honor the emergency responders who acted swiftly and courageously in the aftermath of the crash, calling their efforts “incredible.”

The Collision and Investigation

The collision took place as the commercial plane was nearing the airport in Washington DC.

Investigators are now working diligently to determine the cause of the crash.

They are analyzing the black box data from the helicopter and reviewing flight data recorders and a cockpit voice recorder from the commercial plane.

Authorities are paying particular attention to the actions of both the military helicopter pilot and air traffic control, as it appears the helicopter may have flown into the plane’s flight path.

The Deadliest Crash in the US in Over Two Decades

This heartbreaking accident is now marked as the deadliest crash in the US since the tragic events of November 12, 2001,

when an American Airlines flight crashed into a residential area in Belle Harbour, New York, killing all 260 people aboard.

The nation continues to mourn this latest loss, and the investigation into the causes of the crash remains ongoing.

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