JAKARTA - American Airlines CEO questioned the position of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided in the air with American Airlines aircraft.

"Currently, we don't know why the military aircraft is blocking the PSA plane route," said American Airlines CEO Robert Isom.

The two pilots on the American Airlines Flight 5342 are not newcomers to complex commercial flights.

"They are experienced pilots," said Robert Isom.

Both the jets and helicopters take standard flight patterns, said the Minister of Transportation Sean Marital separately.

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 debris in the Potomac river 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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