How the Plane and Helicopter Collided in Washington: Maps and Graphics
www.nytimes.com
An American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter plunged into the Potomac River after a midair collision Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C.

Important context:

  • January 20: FAA director fired
  • January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
  • January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
  • January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
  • January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

Staffing was not normal at air traffic control

  • Tar_Alcaran
    34·
    22 hours ago

    The last time he killed about 450.000 so, today is still below average.

    • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
      20·
      22 hours ago

      You’re assuming that the plane crash is a full count. I’d be really surprised if some of the other things he’s done this week (eg: limiting access to reimbursement for health care) haven’t killed people.