Hamaad Raza shared his heartbreak over his wife’s final texts before the tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a military helicopter near Washington. His wife, 26, had sent a message saying the plane would land in 20 minutes. But his following messages were never delivered. Raza prayed for her safety as emergency services searched the Potomac River for any signs of the crash. It was a moment of unimaginable fear as he hoped against hope that she was still okay.

Raza later revealed that his wife had flown to Wichita for work, but she had never been comfortable with flying. This small detail added to the heartbreak, as Raza couldn’t help but think how difficult the experience must have been for her, especially during the final moments of her life.
The tragic event unfolded when American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a military helicopter, leading to an emergency situation that would take the lives of those onboard. The fact that his wife’s last communication was so close to landing made it all the more painful, as Raza clung to the hope that she might be safe until the very end.
Raza’s distress only grew as time passed and he continued to wait for any news. While emergency services worked tirelessly to search the river, his mind remained fixed on his wife’s last messages. The devastation of not being able to contact her after those final texts left him struggling with uncertainty and pain. The story of this tragic crash highlights the fragility of life and the deep emotional toll of losing someone unexpectedly.