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devastating mid-air collision Newly emerged video footage offers an unobstructed view of the devastating mid-air collision that occurred over the nation’s capital, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life. The vivid clips, obtained by CNN and broadcasted on Friday morning, capture the chilling moment when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collides head-on with American Airlines Flight 5342, causing both aircraft to plummet into the Potomac River, claiming the lives of 67 passengers, crew members, and soldiers.
Amidst the haunting visuals, a perplexing new report has surfaced, suggesting that the helicopter’s flight path deviated significantly from its approved route, adding another layer of mystery to the already puzzling circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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According to CNN co-anchor Kate Bolduan, these videos offer “a more direct angle and vantage point” compared to previously available footage, shedding new light on the catastrophic event.
Concurrently, The New York Times published an article at midnight, revealing that the Black Hawk helicopter was operating well outside its designated flight area when the collision occurred. The report states that the helicopter’s pilot had requested permission to follow a specific, predetermined route known as Route 4, which would have allowed the aircraft to fly at a low altitude along the eastern bank of the Potomac River, thereby avoiding potential conflicts with commercial flights.
“The helicopter had confirmed sighting the jet, and the air traffic controller instructed the helicopter to follow the route and fly behind the plane,” the Times reported.
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However, contrary to these instructions, the helicopter was flying at an altitude exceeding 300 feet, despite the approved maximum height of 200 feet, and was at least a half-mile away from its designated route, according to the Times’ findings.
The Times article initially focused on raising questions about the effectiveness of air traffic controllers and the possibility of understaffing at Reagan National Airport’s control tower during the time of the crash. It was reported that a supervisor had allowed one air traffic controller to leave early, leaving the airport’s plane and helicopter traffic under the supervision of a single controller thirty minutes earlier than usual.
“The Blackhawk helicopter was flying too high, by a lot. It was far above the 200 foot limit,” President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, addressing the information. “That’s not really too complicated to understand, is it???”
While the facts themselves may appear straightforward, the underlying question remains unanswered: why did the helicopter deviate so drastically from its approved flight path, leading to this devastating collision?