Husband reveals final text from wife minutes before American Airlines crash

A tragic event unfolded yesterday evening when an American Airlines plane, teeming with passengers, collided over Washington DC. A shocking revelation came to light as the husband of one of the passengers shared his last communication with his wife, delivered through a heart-wrenching text message.

The Federal Aviation Authority reported that the plane encountered a dire accident at around 9 PM local time. An appalling collision occurred as the aircraft neared Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in a mid-air crash with a US Army helicopter.

At the time of the incident, the plane was carrying sixty passengers along with four crew members. The involved military helicopter carried three soldiers engaged in a training mission.

Disturbing surveillance footage from a nearby structure emerged online, capturing the catastrophic collision. The video showed a devastating fireball filling the sky as the aircraft plunged into the Potomac River below.

Officials from Washington DC remained tight-lipped about the condition of the potential victims, focusing their efforts on a rigorous rescue mission.

As mentioned by John Donnelly, Chief of Washington DC Fire and Emergency Services, approximately three hundred rescue workers in rubber boats were swiftly dispatched to the river, striving to find and save survivors. He commented, “The situation is complex due to strong winds and patches of ice present in the water. It makes rescue operations particularly risky and strenuous.”

Among those affected is Hamaad Raza, whose wife was on Flight 5342. He bravely shared the last message he received from her, unveiling a poignant moment that occurred mere minutes before the disastrous accident.

Hamaad expressed his deep anxiety and hope, telling WUSA9, “I am wholeheartedly praying that someone is rescuing her from the river right now. All my prayers go to that cause as I talk to you.”

In her last text, she conveyed, “Landing in 20 minutes,” which was swiftly followed by an unsettling silence as subsequent messages failed to deliver, leading Hamaad to sense something amiss.

The airline, American Airlines, addressed the situation with a heartfelt announcement: “American Eagle Flight 5342, traveling from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., encountered a horrific accident. Operated by PSA Airlines on a CRJ-700 aircraft, the flight included 60 passengers and four crew members.”

They further stated, “Our deepest concern lies with those aboard the aircraft. We maintain ongoing communication with authorities and remain deeply involved in emergency response operations.”

Additionally, the heartfelt plea from Hamaad Raza was captured in a video where he poignantly stated, “I’m just praying that someone is pulling her out of the Potomac river right now.”

For families potentially affected, American Airlines provided a dedicated contact number for immediate assistance. They advised calling 800-679-8215 for those within the U.S. and directed international callers to visit their website for further contact options.

In a compassionate statement, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump announced he was fully informed about the “terrible accident” and committed to closely monitoring the progression of rescue efforts. He solemnly added, “May God Bless their souls. Gratitude goes to the remarkable work carried out by our first responders.”

We extend our deepest thoughts and heartfelt prayers to everyone touched by this devastating event, hoping for strength and support for all affected families and communities.