American Airlines CEO Statement Regarding Flight 5342

American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the largest airline in the world by scheduled passengers, revenue passenger miles, and daily flights.

By Priyal Dutta 30 Jan 2025 in Airline

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American Eagle Flight 5342 en route from Wichita, Kansas (ICT), to Washington, D.C. (DCA) was involved in an accident at DCA. The flight was operated by PSA Airlines with a CRJ-700. There were 60 passengers and four crew members on board the aircraft. Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts. If you believe you may have loved ones on board Flight 5342, call American Airlines toll-free at 800-679-8215. Those calling from outside the U.S. can visit news.aa.com for additional phone numbers. Family members in Canada, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands can call 800-679-8215 directly. American Airlines will continue to release information as it becomes available. Please monitor news.aa.com and American’s official X account @AmericanAir for the latest information. — For current information, please check news.aa.com and American’s official X account, @AmericanAir.

CEO Speaks Out About Flight 5342 Incident

The chief executive of American Airlines expressed “deep sorrow” after one of its aircraft crashed following a collision with a military helicopter over the US capital late Wednesday.

“I'd like to express our deep sorrow about these events,” said CEO Robert Isom in a video statement, adding: “This is a difficult day for all of us.”

“We're cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board in its investigation and will continue to provide all the information we can,” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said in a video statement.

American Eagle Flight 5342, travelling from Wichita, Kansas (ICT), to Washington, D.C. (DCA), encountered an incident at DCA. The flight, operated by PSA Airlines with a CRJ-700, had 60 passengers and four crew members aboard.

Dozens of police, ambulance, and rescue units, some equipped with boats, were positioned along the river and rushed to various spots along the airport tarmac. Live TV footage showed several boats in the water, with flashing blue and red lights. The airport announced late Wednesday that all takeoffs and landings had been halted as emergency personnel responded to the aircraft incident.

US President Donald Trump said in a statement that he had been "fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport."

“May God bless their souls,” he added. “Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise.”

If you think you might have family members on Flight 5342, don't hesitate to contact American Airlines at 800-679-8215. For those calling from outside the U.S., more phone numbers can be found at news.aa.com. Family members in Canada, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands can call 800-679-8215 directly. American Airlines will provide updates as more information becomes available. For current information, please check news.aa.com and American’s official X account, @AmericanAir.

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