Little Apple Times

Following a tragic plane crash of a flight that departed from Wichita, the Kansas Congressional delegation has released a statement. The crash took place in Washington, D.C., involving Flight 5342 on January 29.

The delegation comprises Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, along with Representatives Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids, and Ron Estes. They expressed their condolences: "Our prayers are with the families and friends of those affected by the tragic plane crash that occurred in our nation’s capital."

The statement highlights the close-knit nature of south-central Kansas: "South central Kansas is a close community, and it's likely that many of us directly or indirectly know people who were on Flight 5342 on Jan. 29." It further acknowledges the region's aviation history and anticipates long-lasting effects from this event.

Gratitude was extended to first responders and rescue crews for their efforts: "We are grateful for the first responders and rescue crews who worked through the night." The delegation emphasized support for those impacted by the tragedy: "Our focus now is supporting the family and friends of those who perished, including the crew and military personnel."

They concluded by stressing the importance of finding answers to prevent future incidents: "...getting answers for the grieving individuals who have lost a loved one and making sure this doesn't happen again."