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We don't know what we know just yet. We do not know enough facts to be able to rule in or out human factor, mechanical factors – that is part of the NTSB investigative process,
We conduct an important safety mission where we take a very careful approach,
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair Jennifer Homendy told journalists The controller who was handling helicopters in the airport's vicinity Wednesday night was also instructing planes that were landing and departing from its runways,
I can’t get over how stunningly clear it is that this was a preventable crash and this should never, ever have occurred,
Even if everybody is doing what they’re supposed to be doing, you’ve only got a few hundred feet separation between aircraft coming in to land and the many helicopters along that route,
said Jim Brauchle, a former U.S. Air Force navigator and aviation attorney I could not see him. I lost him in the city lights,
Feller, who retired from the Army in 2014, recounted Thursday This was a disaster waiting to happen,
said Ross Aimer, a retired United Airlines captain and chief executive officer of Aero Consulting Experts You’ve got two large airports. You’ve got multiple restricted areas. You’ve got altitude restrictions. Routine restrictions, and a lot of air traffic,
This heartbreaking accident has shaken the local skating community in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia—as well as in Boston and across the nation,
You have to be the highest intellect and psychologically superior people were allowed to qualify for air traffic controllers,
Our deepest condolences go out to Jonathan’s family, friends, and all those who lost their lives or were impacted by this devastating tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time,
the statement obtained by local NBC affiliate WFLA concluded She’s very concerned, she’s been texting me the whole time,
I was so proud when Sam became a pilot,
They've kept us in the dark,
an American Airlines worker who asked to remain anonymous told The U.S. Sun I'm flying out, it’s pretty tragic,
Abhi, a 25-year-old traveler told The U.S. Sun at the airport We have raised this issue continuously; we've got very busy airspace."
In a press conference, Senator Mark Warner said on Thursday They're going to be looking at whether the pilot of the helicopter saw the jet or not,
Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts."
American Airlines previously told Newsweek via email Absolutely tragic. Search and rescue efforts still ongoing. Prayers for all impacted souls, and their families."
Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday At this point, we don't believe there are any survivors."
The precise number of casualties and survivors remains unclear, but D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said at a Thursday morning news conference
