Trump Questions Air Traffic Control and Helicopter Evasive Actions in Fatal Plane-Helicopter Collision
Donald Trump did not directly cause the helicopter crash into the plane. The incident involved an American Airlines regional jet colliding with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, was on a routine approach to the airport when the collision occurred. The helicopter was on a training mission and had three people on board.The crash happened around 9 pm EST, and the collision was followed by the jet crashing into the Potomac River. At least 18 bodies have been recovered, and no survivors have been found yet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and multiple agencies are investigating the incident.
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Trump has expressed his concerns and questions about the incident, particularly regarding the actions of the air traffic controllers and the helicopter's evasive maneuvers. He emphasized that the plane was on a clear and routine approach, and the helicopter did not appear to take evasive action, which he believes should have been preventable.