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Trump blames FAA 'diversity hires' for Washington air collision that killed 67

An American Airlines flight from Wichita in Kansas was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport when it collided with a military helicopter, crashing into the Potomac river in the worst US aviation disaster in more than 20 years.

CBS News on MSN · 7h

Trump criticized DEI and the FAA's diversity policies after a deadly plane crash. Here's what we know.

Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans,

al.com · 14h

Trump suggests FAA diversity hiring responsible for Washington plane crash

The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems, and other mental and physical conditions," Trump said.

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FOX News on MSN · 10h

Staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport air control tower was 'not normal' on night of collision: FAA

The staffing at the air control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night, a report shows.

HuffPost · 11h

Staffing In Control Tower Was 'Not Normal' At Time Of Deadly Air Collision: Report

One air traffic controller was doing work normally assigned to two people in the tower at Reagan National when the collision happened, according to a report by the Federal Aviation Administration obtained by The Associated Press.

Yahoo · 12h

DCA tower staffing was 'not normal' during crash, preliminary FAA report finds

NBC News' Tom Costello reports on how the air traffic control staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) was "allowed, but not ideal," under the FAA’s safety standards.

Washington DC Plane Crash

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FAA: Passenger jet with 64 aboard and Army helicopter collide near Washington D.C.

The Federal Aviation Administration said a passenger jet and a Blackhawk helicopter collided midair as the plane was on the approach to Reagan National Airport just outside of Washington D.C. on Wednesday evening.

NBC News on MSN · 4h

What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.

Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel are feared dead as a recovery mission is underway.

YAHOO!News · 2h

Washington DC plane crash latest: 'Black box' recorders recovered from jet which collided with helicopter killing 67

Officials say there are no survivors among the 67 passengers on the aircrafts that collided above Washington, D.C.

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Ex-Acting FAA administrator: Trump made ‘excellent choice’ with Christopher Rocheleau

Administrator Billy Nolen said during an interview that President Trump made an “excellent choice” in choosing Christopher ...

US official vows to 'fix' FAA after fatal collision

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said late on Thursday he will soon announce a plan to reform the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a devastating collision between an American ...

President Trump's comments on FAA diversity hiring spark outrage from Philadelphia disability advocate group

The president's comments upset some disability advocates, including the Philadelphia advocacy group Vision For Equality.

FAA auditing Atlanta’s airport, others across country over near misses and collisions

The audit follows an incident in September where two jets clipped each other on the runway at Hartsfield-Jackson.

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Ronald Reagan Washington ‘one of the most demanding airports’ for pilots, who face ‘helicopter alley’

DCA is one of the most demanding airports in the world. It also has what’s known as ‘helicopter alley’ with hundreds of ...

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The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out

Musk has publicly clashed with the FAA and its former chief, Michael Whitaker. The Federal Aviation Administration is facing ...

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Oklahoma lawmaker shocked by Washington, D.C., tragedy, could lead to FAA improvements

Oklahoma lawmaker shocked by Washington, D.C., tragedy, could lead to FAA improvements ...

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