United States – Mid-air collision United States International solidarity Déclaration On : January 30th 2025 France expresses its deep sadness following the collision between a passenger plane and a U.S. Army helicopter just outside of Washington, DC, on the night of January 29. The crash left several dozen dead. France offers its heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones, and expresses its solidarity with the American people and authorities.