An online digital camera shot from the Kennedy Middle in Washington confirmed an explosion mid-air throughout the Potomac about 8.47pm (0147 GMT) with an plane in flames falling quickly.
PSA was working Flight 5342 for American Airways, which had departed from Wichita, Kansas, in keeping with the FAA.
“We’re cooperating with the Nationwide Transportation Security Board in its investigation and can proceed to offer all the knowledge we are able to,” American Airways CEO Robert Isom stated in a video assertion.
Police stated a number of companies have been concerned in a search and rescue operation within the Potomac River, which borders the airport.
