The deadliest plane crash in the US in over 20 years, the collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River in Washington DC, is captured in shocking video footage. All 67 people on board both aircraft perished, and recovery efforts continue in freezing conditions. The incident has sparked controversy and investigations are underway to determine the cause, including scrutiny of potential air traffic control issues.
Shocking new footage has revealed the horrifying moment a Black Hawk military helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River in Washington DC on Wednesday night. The video captures the devastating impact of the crash, which is the deadliest plane crash in the United States in over two decades, killing all 67 people on board both aircraft. Recovery efforts are ongoing in freezing conditions, with over 40 bodies recovered from the river so far.
Investigators are working tirelessly to determine the exact cause of the collision. The crash has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, with tributes pouring in for the victims, who included world champion figure skaters, military personnel, students, and families. The incident sparked controversy when former President Donald Trump claimed that the helicopter was flying too high. His Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, clarified that one of the aircraft was operating at an incorrect altitude, but the specific details remain under investigation. Trump further fueled the debate by suggesting that diversity hiring policies in air traffic control could have contributed to the crash, a claim that was widely condemned. Hegseth defended the president, emphasizing the need for the highest standards when selecting pilots and air traffic controllers. Meanwhile, a report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed that staffing in the air traffic control tower at the time of the collision was 'not normal'.
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