Trump commented on the plane crash near Washington: "This is a bad situation that should have been prevented."

This was reported by CNN, as conveyed by Ukrinform.

“The plane was on a perfect and normal approach path to land at the airport. The helicopter was heading directly towards the plane for a prolonged period. It was a clear night, the lights on the plane were on; why didn’t the helicopter ascend, descend, or turn? Why didn’t the control tower give the helicopter any instructions, but merely asked if they could see the plane? This is a dire situation that seems preventable,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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CNN notes that it was not immediately clear whether Trump’s post was based on information he had been officially briefed on.

As reported by Ukrinform, a Bombardier CRJ700 passenger plane crashed into the Potomac River following a collision with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport. There were 60 passengers and four crew members on board the plane, while the helicopter had three people aboard.

At least 18 bodies have already been recovered from the river. No survivors have been found in the aviation disaster.

The search and rescue operation is hampered by cold weather and strong winds.

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