Reagan airport crash 1/29/25
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RealMuddyboots
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I just read that the control tower is suppose to have a staff of 30. It has been at 19 for quite a while (years)?causing union to raise hell.,It was also stated that controllers are assigned for jets or helos not both at the same time which what it was at time of accident. I am sure this staffing issue is going to be one heck of a pass the buck blame game.
Sully the pilot that landed in Hudson from bird strike stated this airport requires specific training above the normal. Whatever that means.
I flew in and out of there on business quite a bit in early 2000's and it was a pita then.
The tragedy end result is the horrible impact on families of the jet victims and the helo crew. Its impossible to fathom the pain from an accident by most accounts HTH can this happen.
God bless the people who perished and families who are trying to cope with their loss.
Sully the pilot that landed in Hudson from bird strike stated this airport requires specific training above the normal. Whatever that means.
I flew in and out of there on business quite a bit in early 2000's and it was a pita then.
The tragedy end result is the horrible impact on families of the jet victims and the helo crew. Its impossible to fathom the pain from an accident by most accounts HTH can this happen.
God bless the people who perished and families who are trying to cope with their loss.
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I’m done giving warnings.
I’m just going to start handing out 1-2 week vacations.
Everyone else, thank you for keeping it on track.
I’m just going to start handing out 1-2 week vacations.
Everyone else, thank you for keeping it on track.
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What a terrible day. Praying for all involved.
brownbear932008
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Not the news I wanted to hear after waking up. That DC airspace is truly unbelievable to witness. Prayers to all the families that have been dealing with such a terrible tragedy.
ismith
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I just talked to my Son (USAF rotary wing pilot/instructor) via phone as he flew many security missions up and down the Potomac in a chopper. At the Wilson bridge rotary wing height should be 400' and when flying the river route it should be 150' when close to Reagan airport. He is saddened and puzzled why the Blackhawk was flying so high in commercial airspace.
ismith
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Human factors, no doubt.
