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There is now an active rescue operation underway at the Potomac River in Washington D.C. after a passenger plane operated by American Airlines collided midair with a Black Hawk helicopter while trying to land. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports that this is the first commercial airline crash in... show more

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Robin L🌻🌻🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🌻🌻1 year ago

@MacFarlaneNews @krisvancleave I think Trump ordered this to set up his own Reichstag Fire. Military plane on same day he did this:

Doug1 year ago

@krisvancleave Hopefully some are Saved! 🙏

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@MacFarlaneNews @krisvancleave The helicopter collided with the plane.

Who Else But Shirt Pants1 year ago

@MacFarlaneNews @krisvancleave 8 days in and trump is letting planes crash now?

@murderlizard1 year ago

@MacFarlaneNews @krisvancleave Enter stupid conspiracies before there’s any tangible information. Just pay attention to the hope for survivors.

Jayne Cudzil💙KAMALA WAS BEST1 year ago

@krisvancleave I know it was dark, but I can't imagine a helicopter not being able to see a plane.

GeeZeeCakes 🇺🇸🦅1 year ago

@MacFarlaneNews @krisvancleave Let’s be crystal clear. Americans lost their lives tonight because #PeteHegseth is @SecDef! This is on @SenJoniErnst and @SenThomTillis. The victims’ blood is on #GOP hands!

Snarky Conservative1 year ago

@krisvancleave God rest their souls

Kalel1 year ago

@MacFarlaneNews @krisvancleave

@vanessabravocr.bsky.social1 year ago

@krisvancleave Eight days ago: AP: Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee 📷 From

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