Deadly Midair Collision in Washington, D.C.
A deadly midair collision between a passenger plane and a U.S. Army helicopter in Washington, D.C. sparked political blame games. President Trump suggested diversity initiatives within the Federal Aviation Administration were at fault, but there is no evidence to support this claim. Critics also blamed Trump for the crash, without evidence. The crash left no survivors, with 67 people reported dead. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause.
Key Points
- President Trump suggested diversity initiatives within the FAA were to blame for the crash, but there is no evidence to support this claim.
- 67 people reportedly died in the midair collision, with no survivors.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.