On Sunday, families of victims from the recent tragic air disaster near Washington DC visited the crash site amidst ongoing investigations. A mid-air collision occurred between a passenger jet and a military helicopter, claiming the lives of all 67 on board. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted the importance of a thorough investigation, while questions arise regarding the circumstances leading to the crash, including air traffic control operations and the pilots' situational awareness. Recovery operations persist as federal teams continue to examine the crucial factors involved in this disaster.
The National Transportation Safety Board reported that preliminary data showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of the airliner and the Army helicopter, prompting ongoing investigations.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need for federal aviation investigators to conduct their inquiry without interference, raising questions about staffing and operational conditions at the air traffic control towers.
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