While much of the media is blaming the Army helicopter crew, Pearson argues that ATC was primarily at fault. He pointed out that the controller “didn’t tell the jet that the helicopter was in sight,” despite being “required to, and didn’t give safety advisories” when the alert was triggered. He also criticized the flight path, stating that “the helicopter route was horrible” and “the controller didn’t apply the rules properly.”
(Matt Margolis – PJ Media) In the weeks since the tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport, mounting concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) hiring practices have come under scrutiny. The tragic accident on January 29, involving an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter, claimed the lives of all 67 individuals aboard.
Democrats had a hissy fit after President Donald Trump weighed in on the issue in a press conference after the crash, during which he vehemently criticized the policies of the Obama and Biden administrations, which, he noted, prioritized DEI measures over safety. Naturally, the left wanted Trump to be the target of blame—not the DEI policies they’ve become strong advocates for.
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