The U.S. senator from Kansas who leads the Senate's aviation safety subcommittee talks about what Congress can do after the deadly plane crash in D.C.

President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.

I am aware that a plane inbound from Wichita was involved in a crash at Reagan National Airport. I am actively in contact with authorities. My thoughts go out to those involved. I will share more information as it becomes available,

Kansas officials are sharing what they know after an American Airlines flight that departed from Wichita crashed in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night.

American Airlines said American Eagle Flight 5342, en route from Wichita to Washington, D.C. Reagan National Airport (DCA), was involved in an accident and landed in the Potomac River. The flight was operated by PSA Airlines with a CRJ-700.