In my professional opinion, there is no cover-up in the mishap of last night’s American Airlines Flight 5342 and the U.S. Military Blackhawk helicopter collision over the Potomac.
Here is what we know
Sixty-four people were aboard the American Eagle jet and three Army personnel were aboard the Black Hawk helicopter. Both are in the Potomac River.
It should be noted that the American Eagle jet was on its final approach to Ronald Reagan International Airport. In most aviation scenarios, airplanes generally have the right of way over helicopters, as they are considered faster and less maneuverable aircraft, meaning they should be given priority in airspace.
Regardless of right-of-way rules, pilots should always visually scan for other aircraft and use proper radio communication to avoid conflicts.
Newly-confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the helicopter crew involved in the crash was “fairly experienced” and was doing an “annual proficiency training flight” at the time of the collision. Hegseth also mentioned that the crew were wearing night goggles, NVGs, night vision goggles. If that is the case, that’s even more reason why this collision should never had occurred.
My question is: Why was the helicopter crew doing their annual proficiency training near the glide path of landing commercial airliners? The video clearly shows the Black Hawk helicopter converging into the American Eagle glide path.
We also need to consider what the control tower conveyed to both aircraft. Further, the air traffic controller monitoring helicopters near the airport on Wednesday evening was also monitoring planes taking off and landing, according to the FAA report reviewed by The New York Times. These jobs are typically assigned to two different people, the outlet reported.
The airport’s air traffic control tower had been understaffed for years, according to the Times, with just 19 fully certified controllers as of September 2023 despite targets set by the FAA for 30 controllers.
Most respectfully, I feel that we should wait until the NTSB, the National Transportation and Safety Board, finishes its investigation and not speculate about what went wrong and who is at fault concerning this tragedy. May we keep the families and friends of the victims in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you,
Ezell Harris
P.S. Ezell Harris attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the late 1990. He majored in Human Factors with a minor in Aviation Safety. He has also taken flying lesions in the 1980s.
Here is some very embarrassing news for the Trump Administration. The aviation disaster happened in the 'world's most controlled airspace'. The collision between the AA5342 commercial jet and the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter points to the deficiency of the Black Hawk’s pilots. It also shows that our nation’s Capital isn’t so safe after all. So, it was only fitting for the mindset of President Donald Trump to attempt to change the narrative of the cause of the disaster and bring up DEI.
President Donald Trump blamed Democrats and DEI initiatives for the plane crash that killed 67 people Wednesday night while acknowledging the cause of the mid-air collision was not yet known.
Intelligent-thinking individuals must resist being ‘surprised’ by the ignorance and racially motivated political rhetoric that President Donald Trump spews from his mouth. We should want him to continue to show who he truly is. He’s been around long enough for us to know without any doubts.
I am reminded of the biblical admonition of Psalms 146:3, 4:
New International Version
(3) Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. (4) When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.
New Living Translation
(3) Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. (4) When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them.
In the article below, President Trump didn’t want you to focus on this.
Disaster happened in 'world's most controlled airspace'
By Rachel Looker & Sean Seddon
The aviation world is struggling to understand how a deadly mid-air collision between a passenger plane and military helicopter was able to happen in what one expert described as "the most controlled bit of airspace in the world".
A US Army Black Hawk helicopter with a crew of three collided with an American Airlines jet carrying 64 people seconds before the passenger aircraft was due to land at Washington National airport.
Both aircraft were sent careering into the icy Potomac River on Wednesday night.
Restricted airspace
Airspace over the District of Columbia is heavily restricted to protect both national security and the buildings that house core aspects of US government.
Commercial planes are prevented from flying over the Pentagon, the White House and other historic landmarks.
Yet the area sees a lot of air traffic, Aviation attorney Jim Brachle, who has handled numerous litigation matters related to jets and Reagan airport, told the BBC.
There is commercial traffic but also private aviation and helicopters that fly around the city, often carrying high-ranking officials and politicians between sensitive locations.
Good Morning. Concerning the female helicopter pilot from Durham, NC, you have to read between the lines why President Donald J. Trump mentioned DEI.
I supposed his attack on "diversity" in this tragic event will come back to haunt him. With ALL this opposition that President Donald J. Trump will face, it is my humble opinion that he WILL NOT finish his term.
Rebecca Lobach: Was Blackhawk pilot Rebecca Lobach's name kept secret for a reason? Here's what we know | World News - The Times of India
In my professional opinion, there is no cover-up in the mishap of last night’s American Airlines Flight 5342 and the U.S. Military Blackhawk helicopter collision over the Potomac.
Here is what we know
Sixty-four people were aboard the American Eagle jet and three Army personnel were aboard the Black Hawk helicopter. Both are in the Potomac River.
It should be noted that the American Eagle jet was on its final approach to Ronald Reagan International Airport. In most aviation scenarios, airplanes generally have the right of way over helicopters, as they are considered faster and less maneuverable aircraft, meaning they should be given priority in airspace.
Regardless of right-of-way rules, pilots should always visually scan for other aircraft and use proper radio communication to avoid conflicts.
Newly-confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the helicopter crew involved in the crash was “fairly experienced” and was doing an “annual proficiency training flight” at the time of the collision. Hegseth also mentioned that the crew were wearing night goggles, NVGs, night vision goggles. If that is the case, that’s even more reason why this collision should never had occurred.
My question is: Why was the helicopter crew doing their annual proficiency training near the glide path of landing commercial airliners? The video clearly shows the Black Hawk helicopter converging into the American Eagle glide path.
We also need to consider what the control tower conveyed to both aircraft. Further, the air traffic controller monitoring helicopters near the airport on Wednesday evening was also monitoring planes taking off and landing, according to the FAA report reviewed by The New York Times. These jobs are typically assigned to two different people, the outlet reported.
The airport’s air traffic control tower had been understaffed for years, according to the Times, with just 19 fully certified controllers as of September 2023 despite targets set by the FAA for 30 controllers.
Most respectfully, I feel that we should wait until the NTSB, the National Transportation and Safety Board, finishes its investigation and not speculate about what went wrong and who is at fault concerning this tragedy. May we keep the families and friends of the victims in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you,
Ezell Harris
P.S. Ezell Harris attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the late 1990. He majored in Human Factors with a minor in Aviation Safety. He has also taken flying lesions in the 1980s.
Wow! What an impressive detailed breakdown! I would love to have you come on so we could probe your brilliant mind on a multitude of topics!
Here is some very embarrassing news for the Trump Administration. The aviation disaster happened in the 'world's most controlled airspace'. The collision between the AA5342 commercial jet and the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter points to the deficiency of the Black Hawk’s pilots. It also shows that our nation’s Capital isn’t so safe after all. So, it was only fitting for the mindset of President Donald Trump to attempt to change the narrative of the cause of the disaster and bring up DEI.
President Donald Trump blamed Democrats and DEI initiatives for the plane crash that killed 67 people Wednesday night while acknowledging the cause of the mid-air collision was not yet known.
Intelligent-thinking individuals must resist being ‘surprised’ by the ignorance and racially motivated political rhetoric that President Donald Trump spews from his mouth. We should want him to continue to show who he truly is. He’s been around long enough for us to know without any doubts.
I am reminded of the biblical admonition of Psalms 146:3, 4:
New International Version
(3) Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. (4) When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.
New Living Translation
(3) Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. (4) When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them.
In the article below, President Trump didn’t want you to focus on this.
Disaster happened in 'world's most controlled airspace'
By Rachel Looker & Sean Seddon
The aviation world is struggling to understand how a deadly mid-air collision between a passenger plane and military helicopter was able to happen in what one expert described as "the most controlled bit of airspace in the world".
A US Army Black Hawk helicopter with a crew of three collided with an American Airlines jet carrying 64 people seconds before the passenger aircraft was due to land at Washington National airport.
Both aircraft were sent careering into the icy Potomac River on Wednesday night.
Restricted airspace
Airspace over the District of Columbia is heavily restricted to protect both national security and the buildings that house core aspects of US government.
Commercial planes are prevented from flying over the Pentagon, the White House and other historic landmarks.
Yet the area sees a lot of air traffic, Aviation attorney Jim Brachle, who has handled numerous litigation matters related to jets and Reagan airport, told the BBC.
There is commercial traffic but also private aviation and helicopters that fly around the city, often carrying high-ranking officials and politicians between sensitive locations.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdx6le5l27o
Here's a YouTube video that explains it all. You will appreciate this 'bird's eye view of the incident. Thank you.
https://youtu.be/LKJklQRyKxo?si=C3pfvE9zpU6M-Ahe
Thank you Brother! Ill check it out momentarily!
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Hugh update by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
https://youtu.be/SboL2uNWBDo?si=b8w6Mxta4X03cE6Q
Analyzing the Mid-Air Collision Over the Potomac: A Detailed Examination of ATC Communications
https://youtu.be/hfgllf1L9_4?si=YIbpUtwwiDa8t72z
NOTE: Read Between The Lines
Good Morning. Concerning the female helicopter pilot from Durham, NC, you have to read between the lines why President Donald J. Trump mentioned DEI.
I supposed his attack on "diversity" in this tragic event will come back to haunt him. With ALL this opposition that President Donald J. Trump will face, it is my humble opinion that he WILL NOT finish his term.
Rebecca Lobach: Was Blackhawk pilot Rebecca Lobach's name kept secret for a reason? Here's what we know | World News - The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/was-blackhawk-pilot-rebecca-lobachs-name-kept-secret-for-a-reason-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/117860830.cms