No Canadians are believed to have been on board the American Airlines plane that crashed into a military helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va.
Dozens have died, however, with “no survivors,” according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who called it a “real tragedy.” Investigators are now trying to determine how the collision occurred.
Global Affairs Canada told Global News on Thursday that it is “not aware of any Canadians onboard” American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C.
“Global Affairs Canada extends deepest sympathies to all those affected by the plane and helicopter crash in Washington D.C.,” the department said.
“Officials are in touch with local authorities and continue to gather more information.”
At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River following the collision Wednesday night.
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A search-and-recovery operation is underway to find the remaining 39 passengers and soldiers who remain unaccounted for.
“Sadly, there are no survivors,” Trump said during …