Man shares haunting final text from wife aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 just before crash

Hamaad Raza, the man whose wife was on board American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a US military helicopter, shared the last text she had sent to him.

The plane was flying from Wichita, Kansas to Washington DC. and crashed at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night.

In a heartbreaking interview with WUSA9, Raza revealed his wife texted him, “Landing in 20 minutes.” When his replies weren’t delivered, he sensed something could not be right.

Raza’s wife, who had traveled to and from Wichita for work, was fearful of flying and never really felt comfortable while on board, Raza disclosed with reporter Larry Miller.

“I’m just praying that somebody’s pulling her out of the river right now, as we speak.”

WUSA9

“That’s all I can pray for, I’m just praying to God”, desperate Raza told WUSA9.

American Airlines Flight 5342 carried 60 passengers and four crew members when it plummeted into the icy Potomac river. The helicopter carried three soldiers.

People reported that members of the U.S. Figure Skating team were also onboard the plane at the time of the crash. 

“These athletes, coaches, and family members were returning home from the National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas,” the governing body confirmed in a statement to the publication.

Reuters through The Sun

As per the BBC, approximately 300 rescuers in rubber boats have been sent out on the Potomac River to search for survivors, said John Donnelly, Washington, DC’s fire and emergency services chief.

“The challenge is access, there is wind, pieces of ice (on the water). It is dangerous and hard to work in,” Donelly said.

Later, Donelly said, “Despite their efforts, we are now at a point where we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation. At this point, we do not believe there are any survivors from this accident.”

@metrouk A man waiting for his wife at Reagan National Airport revealed the final text she sent to him before her flight collided with a military helicopter. 64 people were on the passenger plane and three soldiers inside the helicopter. A desperate search operation involving hundreds of first responders is now focused on the nearby Potomac River after both aircraft plunged into the freezing water. #fyp=”https://www.tiktok.com/tag/americanairlines?refer=embed” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>#americanairlines#helicopter#blackhawkhelicopter#breakingnews#reagannationalairport#usnews#us#washington ♬ original sound – Metro

Following the tragic crash, American Airlines issued the following statement: “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.

“Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts.”

President Donald Trump, who took office on Monday, said he was closely following the issue and confirmed receiving a detailed briefing on “the horrible accident.”

“May God Bless their souls,” he said in a statement. “Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders.”

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