DC Plane Crash: Helicopter Error Blamed Amidst Political Fallout
The black boxes from the mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter over Washington, D.C., have been recovered and are undergoing analysis. Initial reports indicate that only one air traffic controller was managing both helicopter and airplane traffic in the busy airspace at the time of the crash, raising questions about staffing levels. The accident, resulting in 67 fatalities, is under investigation by the NTSB, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days. Recovery efforts are underway, but have been hampered by challenging conditions.
John Q. Hosedrinker