American Airlines Expresses Heartbreak, Cooperates with Investigations After Deadly Plane-Helicopter Collision
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom conveyed heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families following the tragic collision involving a flight operated by its subsidiary PSA Airlines and a military helicopter.
The incident occurred near Reagan Washington National Airport, claiming the lives of 64 individuals aboard the aircraft. Authorities have recovered 28 bodies, shifting their efforts from rescue to recovery operations.
Isom stated that the company is fully cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation, as is the Pentagon. The cause of the collision remains unknown.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy deemed the incident "preventable" while emphasizing that the flight paths were not atypical. Shares of American Airlines experienced a temporary decline of 4%.
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