JAKARTA - Reagan National Airport, Washington DC, United States, which has been closed to flights since the deadly collision between the American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft and the Black Hawk military helicopter, will reopen on Thursday at 11 p.m. local time or 11 p.m. WIB.

"(The situation) is safe," said Jack Potter, CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Airport Authority reported by CNN, Thursday, January 30.

"We have collaborated with all federal agencies, the FAA, and it was decided that we could safely open the airport. Recovery efforts carried out on our property were carried out on the beach," he added.

Potter said each airline has the right to determine whether some flights may be delayed or canceled in the future, but all feel comfortable allowing the plane to land again.

The main runway, 19/1, will be opened. Away from any activity," he said.

"We will have a safe area around the area, so everyone feels comfortable so we can get back into operation," he added.

It is believed that no one survived a collision in the air over the Potomac River, Washington DC, United States. Rescue teams are currently carrying out evacuation operations for victims.

There are 64 Bombardier CRJ700 passengers and 3 military crew on the Black Hawk helicopter.

"We are now at the point where we are moving from rescue operations to evacuation operations. At this time, we are not sure anyone has survived this accident," said DC Fire Department and EMS Chief John aired by CNN, Thursday, January 30.

The wreckage of the American Airlines jet that collided with a military helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River was shattered into pieces, said Transport Minister Sean aired.

American Airlines' body capsized. It's located in three different parts. The water level of the river is about as high as the waist.

Transport Secretary Sean Marijuana said efforts to evacuate the Potomac debris were underway.

"When the evacuation of the fuselage is underway, the NTSB will begin analyzing the aircraft, partnering with the FAA with all the information we have to get the best results for the American people," he said.


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