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They had to circle back around because there was a helicopter in the flight path,
passenger Richard Hart told the newspaper of his experience on the flight I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C., and that is false,
Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard, said in the Facebook video Chris’ kindness and compassion extended to everyone, whether you were a family member, friend, or one of the many strangers he connected with during his outdoor adventures,
his family said in a statement The treatment ran its course. She was ready to go home, and we were contracted to bring her back home to Mexico,
We’re looking at altitude. The president was clear about that … someone was at the wrong altitude,
That investigation is ongoing.”
Asked whether the controller handling incoming traffic at the airport that night was hired or not fired based on their race, Leavitt said The military is withholding the name of the female helicopter pilot. This is totally unacceptable. The helicopter was involved in, and may have actually caused, one of the worst airline disasters in American history. We have a right to know the names."
Conservative commentator Matt Walsh on X on Friday Their experience and dedication made our unit better, every day. As we mourn this tragic loss, our top priority is supporting their families, friends, and fellow Soldiers. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the families and friends of American Eagle Flight 5342,
At the request of the family, the name of the third Soldier will not be released at this time."
Why do you think the White House is withholding the name of the Blackhawk pilot?"
Conservative country singer John Rich said on X Each of our fallen Soldiers were exceptional leaders and teammates. Their legacy and honorable service to our Nation will forever remain."
Erika A. Holownia, commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion, said in the release on Friday The Potomac is, is massive, you know, from where they are, it goes hundreds of miles all the way out to the Chesapeake Bay,
Once that is completed, then recovering the two aircraft and then also finding as much of the debris from the collision that they can in the river,
It's going to be zero visibility or close to zero is that they'll be diving in, and so looking for small parts of an aircraft in that kind of visibility is going to be extremely challenging…the waters here and the lakes and ponds and rivers…when you go in, it's just dark,
This is incredibly unusual. You know, we're trained and always ready to answer the call…when the dive call comes in. But that's typically involving one victim. And in rare occasions, a couple of victims,
Jake Crockett, a firefighter and diver with the Scuba Rescue Team of Chesterfield Fire & EMS, told Fox News Digital Obviously, they're making really good progress in a short amount of time. But I'm sure that recovery of the victims should be the number one priority… providing closure to these families that have lost their loved ones should be the most important thing,
Once it's turned over to a recovery mission…our goal is to provide that closure,
They've got a really big job ahead of them, which is why I think this is going to be weeks-long, because in order to be thorough, they're going to be up and down that river for miles looking,
The first responder family is massive and everyone's always willing,
The water temperature especially is just above freezing, which is, you know, it would be absolutely unbearable to jump in without, you know, without the appropriate diving suits,
