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You can't train an air traffic controller in 8 days,
one user wrote, while offering Sellers a four-letter expletive You deleted the post because dozens of Americans are currently being fished out of the Potomac,
added another in direct response to the apology We are now at a point where we’re switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation,
he told reporters alongside the Potomac Why didn't the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane,
I am very prayerful but I’m also very frustrated upset and disturbed with where we are as a country,
The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an
The only thing that matters is rescuing the survivors, and ensuring this never happens again,
They are fishing corpses out of the Potomac, families are praying their loved ones miraculously survived, we haven’t the faintest clue yet what caused the crash, and Bakari is already frantically (and publicly!) looking for a way to blame it on Trump,
Washington Free Beacon editor Peter Hasson reacted Hiring air traffic controllers is the number one safety issue according to the entire aviation industry,
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ranking member Rick Larsen (D-WA) stated This person should be fired,
Fox News contributor and anti-cancel culture zealot Joe Concha raged I deleted the post because timing matters. Politics at this point does not,
Trump’s dangerous freeze of air traffic control hiring, ... 8 days ago.”
Alongside his Wednesday night post sharing the Democrats’ statement on ... Sellers wrote I'd like to express our deep sorrow about these events. This is a difficult day for all of us at American Airlines, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, partners, first responders, along with their families and loved ones,
CEO Robert Isom said in a video statement We are actively working with local state and federal authorities on emergency response efforts and the American Airlines care team has been activated to assist our passengers and their families,
If you believe you may have loved ones on board Flight 5342, call American Airlines toll-free at 800-679-8215. Those calling from outside the U.S. can visit news.aa.com for additional phone numbers. Family members in Canada, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands can call 800-679-8215 directly,
You'd expect the pilot of the helicopter to actually see the incoming aircraft, because not only would it be landing, but it had landing lights on,
The helicopter pilot might have been distracted or they might have been taking part in a training exercise where they deliberately turn off bits of kit and you have to do a workaround."
What a terrible night this has been. God bless you all!”
In another post, he added Our team of highly trained professionals will be working around the clock to support our passengers, crew and their families how ever we can and we will update you as soon as we can,
We understand and appreciate that people are eager for information
