Washington DC teams lead sports world's tributes to tragic plane crash
Washington DC teams lead sports world's tributes to tragic plane crash
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Sports teams from the Washington DC area have offered their condolences following the tragic plane crash near Ronald Reagan airport on Wednesday night, which has left 60 passengers and four crew members presumed to be dead. The tragedy, which occurred when an American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter, is believed to have killed 14 people from the figure skating community.
![[The Commanders are among the Washington teams to offer their condolences on Thursday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/16/94690673-14343055-image-a-47_1738254400636.jpg)
And the likes of the Washington Nationals, Wizards, Commanders and DC United have led the tributes from the sports world in the wake of the horrific accident. The Nationals wrote on X: 'All of us at the Washington Nationals are devastated by the tragic events that unfolded last night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. We extend our deepest gratitude to the heroic first responders who aided in the rescue and recovery mission.'.
Meanwhile, the Commanders offered a heartfelt statement as well. 'We join all of the DMV in grieving the tremendous loss of life in last night's horrific accident over the Potomac River,' the team wrote. 'Our hearts break for the families of the passengers and crew of American Airlines flight 5342 and the crew of the Army helicopter based out of Davison Army Airfield who tragically perished in the crash. Our entire community mourns with you.
