D.C. Plane Crash: Travelers at Detroit Metro uneasy after tragic crash

According to Detroit Metro Airport, operations have been going well since so many travelers are making a sincere effort to fly with a cheerful attitude.

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    A plane crash near D.C. made travelers uneasy when flying across the country.
    
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    Passengers at Detroit Metro are trying to make sense of what happened in D.C.
    
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    Some flights to Reagan National Airport have been canceled.
    

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  A plane crash near D.C. made travelers uneasy when flying across the country.
  
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  Passengers at Detroit Metro are trying to make sense of what happened in D.C.
  
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  Some flights to Reagan National Airport have been canceled.
  

DETROIT (FOX 2):Many people traveling throughout the nation were apprehensive following the tragic incident at Ronald Reagan National Airport, which claimed multiple lives.

Local viewpoint:

According to Detroit Metro Airport, operations have been going well as a result of many travelers attempting to approach their journeys with optimism.

When Staci McDaniel commented, “It’s a little bit eerie knowing that I’m traveling today but, just keeping the faith that I’ll be in safe travels,” she was leaving Detroit Metro.

Even those with aviation experience like Keith Long were attempting to make sense of it all, as were the majority of passengers FOX 2 spoke with.

“I can t imagine an instance where a military aircraft will be anywhere near a commercial airline,” Long stated.

The backstory

A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines aircraft during Wednesday’s landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport.

According to an Army spokesman, the chopper carried three men. Dozens of people were killed in the massive search and rescue effort that followed the crash in the nearby Potomac River.

Officials stated at a briefing Thursday morning that they did not think any survivors were left and that the situation had evolved into a “recovery operation.” One person has been retrieved from the helicopter, and at least 27 more from the plane.

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The pre-collision and post-collision minutes are revealed by air traffic control recordings from a jet crash near Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Next steps:

In an effort to avoid thinking about the catastrophe, passengers are still embracing the farewells of loved ones.

Officials from the Detroit Metro informed the public that everything is fine and that business as usual is continuing.

Naturally, on Thursday morning, a few flights from Reagan to Detroit Metro were canceled.

As is well known, operations and flights in D.C. began at 11 a.m.

Things can change rapidly, so if you’re heading to D.C., keep an eye on your flight and check for developments.

The Source: FOX 2 obtained information for this report from officials and travelers interviewed at Detroit Metro Airport.