The CEO of US Airlines says they are focusing on the needs of the participants in the wake of the air collision

A great effort to search and rescue takes place after the Black Hawk helicopter collided with the US air aircraft plane at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia Wednesday evening.

Robert Isom, CEO of America Airlines, presented a update on the 5342 trip before leaving Washington, DC, early Thursday morning.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Psa Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional in the air with the Sikorsky H-60 ​​helicopter while its approach to the runway 33 at the National Airport (DCA) around 9 pm local time.

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ISOM says the plane was operated by PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of a subsidiary US Airlines, She left from Whitchita, Kansas. He went on to express his concern about the events that occur and that the company is now focusing on the needs of the participants, the first respondents and their loved ones.

“Flight 5342 He was under the leadership of 4 members of the crew and carried 60 passengers for a total of 64 people on board. ISOM said: “We are actively working with state authorities and local federal authorities on emergency response efforts and the US Airways Welfare team has been activated to help our passengers and families.”

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He also said that he knows that there are many questions, and although he cannot answer them all at this time, they are working to answer these questions, and he will continue to provide updates. He said it is important to report accurate information because they owe it to all concerned.

“We are fully cooperating with the National Transport Safety Council in its achievement and we will continue to provide all the information that we can. Our cooperation is without stopping, and we want to learn everything we can about today’s events. This work will take some time, but anything we can do now, we do So now, this means focusing on caring for all the participating passengers and crew as well as their families.

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Psa was working on a 5342 flight for American airlines, and left from Whitchita, Kansas. There was no immediate word about injuries or the cause of collision.

US Airways has created a special auxiliary line that friends and family can call on 1 800 679 8215 if you think you have friends or family on the flight.

Greg Wehner from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.