On January 29, 2025, a commercial airplane collided with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport in what has become the deadliest U.S. aviation incident in 16 years. With 64 passengers on the jet and three military personnel on the helicopter, recovery operations are ongoing. President Trump addressed the tragedy, thanking first responders while expressing skepticism about why the helicopter failed to avoid the collision, questioning air traffic control communications. As he monitors the situation, Trump emphasizes the need for clarity on safety protocols surrounding such incidents.
President Trump thanked first responders and expressed concerns about safety measures, questioning why the helicopter did not take evasive action despite a clear approach of the airplane.
The collision occurred near Ronald Reagan National Airport, marking the deadliest commercial aviation incident in the U.S. since 2009, with recovery operations ongoing.
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