An American Airlines passenger jet, operated by PSA Airlines, crashed into the Potomac River following a last-minute runway change due to high crosswinds. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of all 67 individuals on board both the plane and the helicopter it collided with. Audio recordings revealed an air traffic controller requested the change just moments before the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the actions of both the pilot and air traffic control in this incident, which occurred in busy airspace at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Audio tapes reveal that minutes before the American Airlines jet crashed, it was notably requested to change runways by air traffic control due to high winds.
As investigators analyze the tragic crash, the NTSB will focus on the actions of both the pilots and air traffic control leading up to the accident.
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