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Donald Trump Makes Chilling Revelation In US Plane Crash| ‘Black Hawk Was Flying Too High’

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Donald Trump Makes Chilling Revelation In US Plane Crash| ‘Black Hawk Was Flying Too High’

Donald Trump Makes Chilling Revelation In US Plane Crash| ‘Black Hawk Was Flying Too 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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