NTSB full update on American Airlines plane crash in Washington, D.C.

[@thomasleblanc4228]

Full Update: We're investigating...

[@darwinjina]

thank you. you just saved my time

[@kristenjoyce2180]

...and they've NOT concluded it is related to DEI, because of course their investigation hasn't even begun.

[@M_Baker9ersFan]

And we are going to take 45 minutes to tell you that

[@mtio2807]

Yup, pretty much😂

[@mtio2807]

Please listen to the radio transmission. The helicopter pilot is told TWICE that the plane was approaching and was asked if they see it. TWICE the pilot says YES, they see it. Not only that, but TWICE the helicopter pilot tells ATC that they assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY and to be left alone on vfr. Tragic

[@patriciastrang8747]

After listening to the full conversation between the tower and the helo, my opinion is that the helo made a grave, crucial error. 😢

[@mtio2807]

Yes, I heard it too. Just truly UNBELIEVABLE and ARROGANT of the helicopter pilot

[@thomasleblanc4228]

@@patriciastrang8747 The video shows that the helicopter made a beeline for the plane. 😥

[@DP-eo5xd]

@@patriciastrang8747 yes. Civilian craft cleared to land always have right of way. The helo was at 350 feet at collision, in violation of flight rules to be below 200 feet altitude for helo’s along that flight path.

[@lovecrypto2287]

I want to hear from the Army never mind the NTSB I want to know why they thought it was a good idea to train in a class B airspace when they knew they were putting American lives at risk

[@mtio2807]

Please listen to the radio transmission. The helicopter pilot is told TWICE that the plane was approaching and was asked if they see it. TWICE the pilot says YES, they see it. Not only that, but TWICE the helicopter pilot tells ATC that they assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY and to be left alone on vfr. Tragic

[@lovecrypto2287]

@@mtio2807 I listen to everything the army helicopter never should have been anywhere near that airport I don't care whose idea it is and how safe it is blah blah blah that don't mean anything you have untrained Pilots that are learning to fly and the most busy airspace that's stupidity and look what happened obviously the pilot of the helicopter had his eye on the plane behind the one that was destroyed but guess what if he wasn't in the area it never would have been an option

[@security005]

@@lovecrypto2287 Maybe you should learn some facts before commenting & making yourself look really dumb! There is a flight path or lane for helicopters & there are helicopters all the time in this area.

[@juliemccarthy5800]

@@mtio2807I listened to a site where an analysis was that the helicopter may have been referring to a different plane it saw

[@juliemccarthy5800]

I do agree that those helicopters should not fly anywhere near that airport

[@abduschoudhury1176]

May the Lord let the families of the fallen and the departed souls find some healings at this difficult moment of their lives. Lots of prayers for the departed souls as well.

[@BirdDogg]

Bro needed cue cards to tell us nothing while doing some heavy breathing exercises

[@mtio2807]

Please listen to the radio transmission. The helicopter pilot is told TWICE that the plane was approaching and was asked if they see it. TWICE the pilot says YES, they see it. Not only that, but TWICE the helicopter pilot tells ATC that they assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY and to be left alone on vfr. Tragic

[@davidhurley2656]

Don't waste your time: They provide no info. Take all the time to say we're looking at things...

[@maryanneclassen9157]

Anyone else notice how transparent the process is? Answers & explanations take time. This is not a movie that will end in 2 hours.

[@kristenjoyce2180]

I particularly appreciated knowing it would be based on facts, and not speculation.

[@GoldFoilDecendent]

@@maryanneclassen9157 BS. the answer is obvious. allowing military aircraft to operate that close to civilian air traffic is idiocracy. if uncle sam needs the airspace, close Reagan to commercial

[@OsazeeObaroghedo]

My condolences

[@johnb4183]

Same , sad sad situation. 😢

[@emiinz]

Despite no jobs and people can no longer afford to live, people will be lining up to live off the government. Acquiring $63k monthly is indeed a blessing.

[@lmadkins1999]

Could you please tell me how to go about this?

[@emiinz]

Well, I picked the challenge to put my finances in order. Then I invested in cryptocurrency, stocks, through the assistance of my discretionary fund manager, Amelia Naik.

[@gothicroses666]

is this the same Amelia Naik? That helps me with 24k investment “wow" such a small world

[@amirmaner]

I know Amelia too, I came from owing bank loans to getting knocked out of my apartment, from almost losing my marriage to all of a sudden having returns of $125,000 every two months. I’ll forever give credits to her.

[@JoaoCanedo-yo1eg]

Sounding interesting

[@JanetDavies-g2w]

How could this happen. .no fog. No mist. .no rain ..😢 good god

[@MelissaRae1975]

No god

[@Kordon87]

Colossal failure. How could this happen?

[@kimclarke5018]

Too many flights at a small airport competing with military craft, and intersecting with flight paths into national airport. What could possibly go wrong.

[@californianorma876]

Military was apparently on a training mission using night vision... I saw a comment elsewhere that those lenses are not good at 3D. Sounded bad 😢😢😢

[@DP-eo5xd]

@@Kordon87 careless pilot and crew. Helo also violated helo altitude rules on the flight path. Helo was supposed to be below 200 feet not at 350 feet

[@Broker-in-Maine]

The ATC recording is obvious. The Helo was told about the traffic, and agreed to use visuals to stay clear. Unfortunately they thought the plane behind was the one they were Watching. A tragic mistake but for sure the Helo operators made this critical error causing the deaths. Sad.

[@toddgrady7119]

Two planes in the same place at the same time could only come from Human error.

[@mtio2807]

Please listen to the radio transmission. The helicopter pilot is told TWICE that the plane was approaching and was asked if they see it. TWICE the pilot says YES, they see it. Not only that, but TWICE the helicopter pilot tells ATC that they assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY and to be left alone on vfr. Tragic

[@NicolaW72]

Thank you very much for publishing this Press Conference! - Yes, the investigation is at the start and it´s part of their professionality to publish only verified facts. But they made it very clear that they´re working at this case with a big staff and all affords and that the chance is very good to get valide information out of the Sources, including the Recorders.

[@mtio2807]

Please listen to the radio transmission. The helicopter pilot is told TWICE that the plane was approaching and was asked if they see it. TWICE the pilot says YES, they see it. Not only that, but TWICE the helicopter pilot tells ATC that they assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY and to be left alone on vfr. Tragic

[@donnahague8983]

Someone on TikTok said the pilot in the helicopter was wearing night goggles and it will probably be his error… night goggles don’t allow you to see well when lights are shining around you like at an airport… he said it will more than likely be his error…

[@Russjj-t6d]

If it's on tic toc it must be true

[@edmoore3910]

Tik tok? Are you serious? Wake up.

[@Paul-rw3jr]

Oh gosh, 5 minutes of droning on blah blah blah. Shut Up. Tell us something that matters.

[@moondancer334]

Good Lord, this is only day 1...do you want them to make snap judgments and assumptions or do you want them to do a thorough investigation and get to the truth?

[@danielwoo1237]

We already know what happened you can just listen to the ATC channel what do you mean investigation? The Helicopter accepted Visual Seperation saying he saw the plane and was passing behind it, he either saw a different plane or thought the distance & speed was different. It was a horrible mistake that led to a horrible accident but its all on the miltary pilot, just listen to an ATC channel. This has nothing to do with FAA or DEI but everything to do with procedures, most countries don't even allow visual seperation at night at this busy of an airport.

[@carolsabadini2332]

RE: visual separation, can anyone tell me how night vision goggles would act in the presence of so many bright landing lights?

[@DP-eo5xd]

@@danielwoo1237 the helo was also at 350 feet. Along that flight path they’re supposed to be below 200 feet. Just lazy and sloppy.

[@pokerface1967]

Give these people a break theres noooooo facts yet !! Jesus

[@mtio2807]

Please listen to the radio transmission. The helicopter pilot is told TWICE that the plane was approaching and was asked if they see it. TWICE the pilot says YES, they see it. Not only that, but TWICE the helicopter pilot tells ATC that they assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY and to be left alone on vfr. Tragic

[@edmoore3910]

These people are pencil pushers, donut eaters, desk weights. They do nothing. Look at them!!

[@cactustree505]

Prayers for the families💔🙏

[@mira-qi5kb]

Teflon hasn't dismantled you yet...😢

[@ManuelRomero-h7b]

This isn't the Oscars. Shut up and brief us.

[@dorettecarlson8804]

You must be an ignorant trumpie

[@ron9576]

THANK YOU! 👍

[@27deathage]

I'm sorry but why are military helicopter even allowed though that area. I'm aware no one is allowed flight over Washington DC, but pushing all air traffic through a funnel is clearly not the answer

[@tomschmidt4164]

The helos are used daily/regularly to shuttle big wigs (very unimportant people) around DC, mostly military types, often to/from the pentagon and bases in the area. They fly at low altitude, and are a major noise and air traffic nuisance. In addition, they fly a route along the Potomac that intersects with the airport's take off and landing patterns over the river, in one of the most restricted and complex air spaces to navigate in the US. I would also like to add that just a few months ago, Congress approved additional slots for Reagan National, despite strong opposition from the safety experts and local pols, including Virginia's two Senators. Just so "they" can avoid Dulles and get in and out of DC easier.

[@lindaquinby5739]

I love NTSPs professionalism.

[@rongregory8514]

Geez lady stop chatting and give us some info..

[@Marty_Wanlass]

This is a difficult issue, please give her the time she needs to explain what she will be doing.

[@gringagrandma]

When my son was in the military, I told him to stay off of helicopters. Too many accidents. Shouldn't they train out of cities somewhere? I am so sorry for the families. So many young people who gave so much love and talent to their sport. Trump, just keep your awful thoughts to yourself.

[@drzaius1121]

Trump is the president sweetie, he has the same right to free speech as you do. Stop using the victims to complain about Trump.

[@Patricia-k3w4q]

Agree.

[@CSHOWALTER1978]

I'm sure the victims family's love getting to know these people and watching them thank each other

[@kristenjoyce2180]

They probably love being told that their ethnicity or gender is being blamed by potus.

[@jonathanstein5049]

Will NTSB be allowed to do their job or be forced to tow the lies of the Trump administration.

[@HenryLawrence-r4q]

There has been more accidents and near accidents in the past year! Has the FAA gotten lax or what is the problem!

[@JeanLeite-d1e]

INCOMPETENT ADMINISTRATION!

[@JuJuR17]

lol for 45’s leadership??? Did you see his press conference!!!! Shameful

[@gabriellechurch]

What is shameful is DEI hires who have literally caused near misses, do the research.

[@kdc-nb5fw]

@gabriellechurch That is total BS. Stop repeating Trump's lies and use your own brain, or has it completely shut down by now?

[@jorswar-6362]

Guess you miss your dei hire Pete Buttigieg? Lol, you're a oke!

[@Sigital1]

It was horrific indeed!

[@gabriellechurch]

@@jorswar-6362 And the Train Derailments on a record scale

[@onephalynx]

Every person on the stage is a public servant. Titles and thanks you’s are a waste of time. We don’t care who you are, we don’t care what title you were given, we don’t care how grateful you are and we don’t care to hear rhetoric. There are no words of comfort that they can offer to ease the pain. Give us the facts and tell us why you can’t do what we are asking without making excuses. If you have no answers then say so and get to work. Thank each other on your own time!

[@zbagz01]

And they probably have all received invitations to retire from our brilliant president.

[@Kalysta]

They have to massage Trump's ego or he'll fire them.

[@EliDelaMerced]

I trust Mr Trump the reason why I am watching again American news

[@mommabrooke]

My heart goes out to all the families and loved ones of this terrible accident. Trump insulting the ATC workers was absolutely horrible--at the presser and all of his Truth Social posts. Fox News will be lying throughout the investigation and I hope they are held accountable (because they never are). I hope there is a completely non-partisan investigation.

[@jimmykelly2809]

Thank you and thank you and thank you and thank you Jesus get to the point

[@GoldFoilDecendent]

Reagan national Airport needs to be closed. How many decades will we see people fished out of the Potomac River . let the military have that airspace. Mixing the two together is Idiocracy.

[@andersson1505]

Or here is a crazy suggestion..how about the military f off to somewhere extremely remote and do their obviously highly needed training exercises there😡 Because the way these amateurs fly, then yes we will probably see this happening again.

[@mtio2807]

Please listen to the radio transmission. The helicopter pilot is told TWICE that the plane was approaching and was asked if they see it. TWICE the pilot says YES, they see it. Not only that, but TWICE the helicopter pilot tells ATC that they assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY and to be left alone on vfr. Tragic

[@abbottmechanicalservicesll4464]

Visual at night

[@GoldFoilDecendent]

@@mtio2807 because ATC has no power over the military guy. ATC can tell that triuble is coming, but they didnt have the power to command the helo to get out of the way

[@JeanLeite-d1e]

​@abbottmechanicalservicesll446 You mean from large object with at least 4-6 large strobe lights that are visible from at least a mile away? Yeah, that!

[@MamaMode1-uq5lz]

Professionals don't speculate. Gold standards are facts. Dummies cry DEI.

[@gabriellechurch]

Tell that to New Zealand their DEI hire literally sunk a ship. Dummie

[@MamaMode1-uq5lz]

@gabriellechurch I'm not from New Zealand. So Dummies like you and where you're from will cry cry cry. You guys don't know anything else and can't swim. Lol

[@edmoore3910]

These guys are clueless. Total waste.

[@gabriellechurch]

U mean like California, Lesbian who sunk a 100 MM vessel, the near misses, Pete B and his Train Derailment Fest...DEI for Dummies like u

[@kellistrong4244]

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame.

[@ashdav9980]

So far the only faces and voices I have heard regarding this incident are males.

[@nettabyrd]

I can’t hear/focus over the heavy breathing

[@superbwater78]

Trump is a terrible leader. He makes the same talking points no matter the situation. Pilots are now seeing that. He won't even let the NTSB do their job before trying to place blame on ATC, and now DEI. Ridiculous and unprofessional.

[@mommabrooke]

Yeah, but it is Fox News that will yet again mind-control Americans tonight on their nasty, hateful, lying programs--and promote what Trump said as truth. Fox News will double down on lies and insults of brilliant, hard-working ATC.

[@gabriellechurch]

Really when he was president America was prosperous, free, had the rule of law....leave it to a despicable DemocRat to make a meal of a tragedy.

[@kdc-nb5fw]

@gabriellechurch Stop your lies.

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

​@gabriellechurch So January 6th and the deaths and injuries to police and ransacking of The Capital Building was The Rule Of Law? Trying to impead The Ratifying Of An Election was The Rule Of Law? Inciting An Insurrectionist Riot The Rule Of Law? No, what you just said was a lie.

[@gabriellechurch]

@@kdc-nb5fw Prove that they r lies. Do the research.

[@fyodorpetrovich3096]

Your president said that it was because of diversity or disabled pilots/staff. Why didn't they mention that here? I don't understand how your president is able to know before an investigation is launched. Sounds like maybe he had something to do with this?

[@edmoore3910]

Worry about your own issues......leave your opinion there!!

[@aliceanneacts6164]

Thank you for repeating the questions.

[@_muse__]

This NBC reporter wasting everyone's time asking just the dumbest question 13:35 NO ONE, including the President, has stated anything for certain. It is refreshing to actually hear press briefings after a tragedy of this caliber to have first impressions laid out to the public. Everyone in the country is devastated by this accident. To ask a question like that, he must lack all empathy or understanding of human nature or common sense. I feel sorry for his wife.

[@hhz5469]

not directly related to this, but why every press conference has to start with thanking everyone very much over and over?

[@reneesilvers6618]

Is the black box still a thing?

[@AdelynsDad]

Useless information

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Trump is blaming DEI hires for this tragedy, and presidents as far back as Obama.

[@99991ray]

Even at this early stage, I find it alarming that despite the years, we still can never hear the questions, just the answers, or scripted responses at best. Secondly, but along the vein of the first, why does it always seem that the newscasters seem to know more than what the "official investigator's" do ?

[@gabriellechurch]

WE WANT THE TRUTH, POLITICS BETTER NOT BE A CONSIDERATION!

[@ConnieStansbury]

There have been many instances where the pilots and air traffic controllers were DEI hires.

[@mtio2807]

The helicopter pilots are at FAULT. ATC radio shows that TWICE they were asked if they see the plane. The pilot said YES. and TWICE the pilot informed that they take FULL RESPONSIBILITY for VFR

[@ShmuckOnWheels]

If this doesn't turn out to be a deliberate action taken by the chopper pilot or crew, I'm going to be very surprised.

[@michaeltabanao8092]

New Orleans 🤔.....is it possible there was no crew

[@wd31981]

Please stop. You don’t have any expertise or experience in these matters and your coffee shop expertise doesn’t help anyone. No you don’t have any right to say anything and anything you say without that expertise means you just blowing smoke and should not be taken seriously.

[@MachTuck]

Chopper pilot was asked if he had the traffic in sight, I understand he said he did. There was another traffic climbing out (no factor)

[@maryh958]

Overhaul of DEI incompetent staffs .

[@Cocomelon2025-n9m]

The helicopter pilot was White

[@biggertv3466]

NTSB should be Experts in Audio. The inability to control Microphone Feedback is Very Disconcerting. More DEI hires? Scary.

[@Plain_Pilot]

Because audio engineering is a basic tenant of transportation safety?

[@rongregory8514]

STOP CHATTING AND SAY SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL !!!!!!!

[@rural_lady69]

they haven't made up any plausible information yet which we the ordinary taxpayers would buy

[@rayworsham5982]

I thought all private airlines had to back off and let military have the right of way.

[@paulgallagher2937]

This one appears to be deliberate. The helo had 3 other near misses before finally colliding with the jet. Let's release the identity of the helo pilot. I'm sure they already know, but are afraid to say.

[@maw6456]

You knew I was a snake when you took me in.......DJT

[@security005]

Cry Harder!

[@andrewklahold2880]

Why haven't we heard anything from the army spokes person, not hearing anything from them makes the army look guilty

[@kathybrady4033]

How useless are they!!! How dare they not appear on site for over 24 hours, disgraceful

[@nzzgon]

Is the spokeswoman a DEI? Just asking.

[@Cocomelon2025-n9m]

The helicopter pilot who crashed the plane was a straight White male.

[@xenawolf]

"Yer doin a heck of a job, brownie." When a fox news host is in charge of dod, what could possibly go wrong?

[@security005]

Does it hurt to be so Stupid?

[@carolsabadini2332]

@xenawolf If you ever get a new job somewhere, drop us a line and tell us how your first day went. Because that's about how much time Hegseth has had to orient to his new position. Boy! "I want it ALL and I want it NOW!"

[@joe-p9k4n]

This is a perfect example of how incompetent the government is. The cause of this accident is obvious. The helicopter pilots accepted responsibility for separation and did not follow through. The airline pilots were not made aware of the helicopter. The helicopter and plane were on different frequencies so couldn't hear each other. The controller was too busy to give earlier and more urgent warnings to both pilots. Helicopter pilots frequently are allowed to traverse under aircraft very close to the airport. Collision avoidance systems are deactivated at low altitudes when they are most needed. Case closed. Get rid of FAA and NTSB. They're useless.

[@zbagz01]

This is a perfect example of exactly how to go about an investigation. You may think you know, but you don't. Did the pilot have a medical emergency? Was there a chopper malfunction? Did they try to turn back and couldn't? There will also be a slew of lawsuits. That's another reason why shooting your mouth off before you really know the facts is not a good idea. /

[@BureaucracyWorld]

The cause of the crash is that Trump cut the money, and one air controller did the job for two persons. Also, the helicopter pilot error for the crash.

[@TraciBradley-i8k]

Nothing.... I learned zero...

[@anthonysears871]

Whenever there's a tradjedy it seems most information is officials honoring themselves and very very little about the victims!

[@jojo-cy1bq]

any substance to earlier reporting that the Helicopter piolot was advised to go below the Airplane height

[@JimmyMins]

What a waste of time

[@gankala8]

Is this another DEI hire at the NTSB?!

[@masquiroz]

Waste of time

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

What the heck kind of press meeting is this? 😮

[@dorrethwilliamson4742]

Condolences to everyone who lost love ones in this tragedy I know the good lord will give them comfort

[@curt685]

Who were the military personel that was killed? Are they american soldiers?

[@rongregory8514]

Now he's chatting

[@Saoirse.n.Murphy]

Prayers to the ATC that has to live with grave decision-making 😢

[@oliviahodges5161]

📖 look at the facts

[@lang5472]

Are the people in FAA and NTSB still the same people during Biden-Harris Administration? Or were they all replaced already since Trump came to office on the 20th?

[@marcellacrane6545]

how sad and pathetic at some of the comments below that belittle the experts at the NTSB that have to come out to say "we're investigating" and putting together multiple teams to look at various aspects of this horrible accident. A preliminary report will be released in 30 days. They first responders and divers are still trying to locate all the victims and you people are so disrespectful of the process. If it is the Black Hawk at fault, then let the report come out with FACTS so that future events can be avoided; training for ATC can be strengthened, or any other areas to correct. That is the purpose of fact-finding mission. There are multiple military bases around D.C; They fly all the time. I've flown in/out of D.C. many times, the airspace is unique and crazy for all pilots. Have some grace and show some patience!

[@Adehead]

Yah like she will really find out what happened. State protects state.

[@lawrencesullivan3307]

professionalism not speculation and delusional "common sense"!

[@larengrove6894]

The big dude sounds like he needs an inhaler, his breathing is loud 😮

[@jnnlis]

I think he’s anxious

[@TheMamonti1]

pilot saw the wrong plane.... simple solution...... both crafts contact each other.... I have you in sight......blink your lights to confirm it is you!

[@ronhollick9033]

Trump politicized and blamed it on Democrats,what a leader,oh good you are the greatest😅

[@dellashanker8395]

When you put colour gender above competency expect some backlash... mistakes happen when you don't have the right people hence Robots are taking over major jobs

[@gabriellechurch]

U liar, CNN is the one who politicized this tragedy as per usual. DemocRATs=Never let a tragedy go to waste.

[@Vicente-g9w]

I WONT DOUBT THAT YOU DEMOCRATS CAUSED THIS

[@Vicente-g9w]

IGNORANT IS YOUR FIRST NAME OR LAST NAME

[@vga54]

@@Vicente-g9wseek professional help

[@kayivang5270]

If the military Captain, Sergeant, and the CW 2 Chief warrant officers did not see the big 64 passenger plane and flew straight at them, it's frightening! I'm beginning to have doubts about the rest of military personnels? I thought they are very smart, bright, skillful fighters, defenders, protectors, or heroes! What happened to them?

[@californianorma876]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💔💔💔💔🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

[@TuanPham-bb9sp]

This case who are at fault

[@liam6360]

They will be fired before the week is over

[@Dragon-nf2ql]

It is a last chance to keep your jobs. Thank you!

[@LorenApel]

Pete Buttrigige wouldn't or couldn't have an answers while in office 😢

[@Richter647]

➡ January 20: FAA director fired ➡ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen ➡ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded ➡ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees ➡ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years Making America Great Again!

[@drzaius1121]

And none of that had any impact on this event. Keep crying and you'll keep losing elections.

[@Hmangiahzuala-n3h]

people blaming trump for this but where were yall when we had aircraft’s doors flying off and ships crashing into bridges and train derailments in Ohio causing chemical leak? Thank joe thanks liberats. Also its one of the pilot fault not traffic controller do u even listen to that call record between air traffic to the plane

[@alangil3493]

January 30th Richter647 runs out of hotpockets. His comments are absurd

[@mommabrooke]

I am stealing this and sharing it on Blue Sky. Trump will look like a rosy wonderful leader tonight on Fox. Guarantee it.

[@marleyplumb4562]

@alangil3493 Your trolling of @richter647 makes no sense.

[@JackFrost-k7y]

Full scale Incompetence!

[@cactustree505]

Trump blamed DEI hires. But the truth is: JANUARY 10 - Trump fires the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, the department in charge of flight safety JANUARY 21 - Trump freezes hiring for Air Traffic Controllers JANUARY 22- Trump disbands the Aviation Safety Advisory Committee JANUARY 22 - Trump lays off federal DEI hires. JANUARY 28 - Trump sends out a buyout/ retirement demand to existing employees, removing experienced safety staff JANUARY 29 - A mid-air collision in controlled airspace between an American commercial aircraft and a US military helicopter. No wonder trump fired our Inspector Generals who were the American people's watch dogs.

[@lourdesgreen2213]

The black boxes from the helicopter and Airplane will tell informe you !! Could very well be a mechanical problem. Why does this loud mouth bully like blaming without having the facts!?

[@ruth4489]

Why do these people drag out a news conference what they could have told us in 3 minutes or less. So basically, they dont know anything and they didn't get a good night's sleep. Fire them, let's hire some people that can get stuff done in the next 72 hours. In the Corpoemrate world these people would have been told to get a job elsewhere because working fast, efficient, and professionally, is not for them. Maybe they can become yoga instructors or something else like that.

[@TuanPham-bb9sp]

Amen

[@SKP_2025_1]

NTSB …. The Dude with the extra large flash cards needs find another job not in front of the camera. He sucks to be the rep to face the nation on behalf of the NTSB. Breathing like he’s out of breath when he is just talking . Is this the best you have?

[@bradthompson9758]

Doesn’t even know how to pronounce Bombardier.

[@cheynnesvensen8599]

I'm so glad there's a bunch of extremely intelligent people to investigate This horrific tragedy, they will definitely get to the bottom of what went so terribly wrong. After listening and watching the traffic controller audio and computer screen, it was clear the traffic controller wasn't paying attention, in my belief all of the planes were travelling way too close for the speed they travel the controller wasn't paying attention to what what was going on right in front of him on his computer screen, anybody could see that the altitude of the plane and the helicopter we're at the same altitude and about to cross paths.😢 I don't know why these air traffic control systems aren't fully automated and only monitored by humans. Almost every plane accident has been caused by human error we need to rely on smart Technologies humans make errors.

[@AnneOakleigh]

No mention in comments about trumpet cutting funding to air safety authorities!

[@johnsmolley1941]

Three times as many school kids bite the dust each month . I'm sad for the loss of life but many of us recall when jetliner crashes were fairly common events and no one imagined the slaughter of our children. Sorry if I seems insensitive, but the dbl standard is mond blowing

[@StanHere1]

MOST UN-Usually WELL Spoken & Clearly ...UNDERSTANDABLE!!!!!!! [the US Dept of (no)Health could, repeat COULD Learn from this EXAMPLE, BUT WON'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

[@rongregory8514]

BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH

[@Ruttobillions]

We miss competent Biden-Harris very much. Birdbrains now running Govt!

[@Ssquire11]

You’re kidding. Biden had no clue what was going on or wouldn’t have done a press conference.

[@dellashanker8395]

Are you talking about the man who couldn't climb a flight of stairs without falling and the woman who couldn't speak to her followers without a teleprompter. Maybe speak to Riley's parents and see if they agree with you

[@Neesie75]

The stupidity is mind blowing. Be honest, Biden didn't know his own name. And Kamala with her word salads. That is your definition of competent??

[@kimclarke5018]

@@Neesie75minion you are an example of the ignorant in America. I live on the Virginia side of the river where that plane went down. The helicopter hit that plane because there were witnesses in cars on the GW Parkway that saw the collision and both aircraft fall into the water. So many died that will never get to live their lives. Have some respect.

[@HomesickforAlaska]

This is meant to be a joke right?? You can't seriously call Biden and Harris competent.