Federal investigators are examining the tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter that resulted in 67 deaths. The cockpit voice and flight data recorders have been retrieved, with investigators focusing on understanding the circumstances that led to both aircraft occupying the same airspace. Additionally, discussions regarding crowded airspace at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the implications of recent near-misses are being examined. Concurrently, a heated debate over immigration policies is unfolding in Germany, influenced by recent violent incidents involving migrants, magnifying concerns about political extremism.
Investigators will use the black boxes to examine the final conversations in the cockpit, the plane's performance and altitude right before the collision.
At least a dozen elite figure skaters, coaches and their family members were aboard the plane. Crowded airspace has been a concern at the D.C.-area airport.
A push to restrict immigration in Germany has erupted into a fierce debate over the degree to which a country should allow its extreme political elements into mainstream politics.
The motion comes on the heels of recent deadly attacks committed by migrants, leading to further scrutiny of political discourse surrounding immigration.
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