Clues and questions from air traffic audio, another near-miss crash and 'not normal' staffing
Friday, 31 January 2025 () New audio reveals the helicopter pilot said he was able to see the American Airlines passenger plane, and twice requested permission to manoeuvre around it by sight and without further ground support.
A recent FAA report has revealed troubling details about the control tower staffing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the night of a tragic plane-helicopter collision. The report suggests that one air traffic controller was responsible for two positions, which is unusual for the high...
In a shocking revelation, former President Donald Trump has claimed that the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly mid-air crash near Washington, D.C., was "flying too high." Trump criticized the aircraft's altitude, suggesting that it was far above the 200-foot limit when the collision occurred with an American Airlines flight near Reagan Washington National Airport. His comments were made on Truth Social, as the incident continues to be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Pentagon. The crash resulted in the deaths of over 60 people and has sparked a heated debate over aviation safety and regulations.
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An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport when it collided with a military helicopter, crashing into the Potomac River in the worst US aviation disaster in more than 20 years.
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