Hip Hop Caucus Statement on American Airlines Flight 5342 & U.S. Army Helicopter Crash

WASHINGTON — Today, Hip Hop Caucus President & CEO Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. issued the following statement in response to the midair collision and crash involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night:

“Hip Hop Caucus is deeply saddened by the tragic collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. We extend our condolences, love, and prayers to the loved ones of the passengers and to all whose hearts are heavy today.”

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