Several guest joins me to discuss the D.C. Plane Crash and Trump speech in reaction to the crash accusing DEI Host, Renaldo discusses the news of the crash on the day of the crash with Maurice Smith. Then he switches gears and shares an article published in The Neoliberal Post entitled: Air Traffic Control Failures: The Preventable Helicopter Crash Near Reagan National where he says: The recent collision between a helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Reagan National Airport raises urgent questions about air traffic control’s (ATC) role in preventing such disasters. With millions invested in cutting-edge radar and communication systems, why did ATC fail to steer the helicopter away from restricted airspace? Why wasn’t the standard separation between aircraft maintained?The Failure of Air Traffic ControlAt what point did air traffic controllers notice the helicopter’s proximity to the commercial airliner? Reports suggest they only became fully aware of the danger seconds before impact. This is deeply troubling. Shouldn’t ATC have been tracking both aircraft movements with enough time to issue a clear warning?We need to know what instructions, if any, were given. Did ATC inform the helicopter that it was approaching active flight paths? When the pilot acknowledged seeing the plane, did controllers issue urgent corrective instructions—such as turning 20 degrees away? In conditions of poor visibility, was ATC proactive in guiding the helicopter to safety?Was This a Preventable Tragedy?This crash didn’t happen due to mechanical failure. It occurred within the air traffic control zone, under the supposed supervision of trained professionals. The public deserves transparency: What exactly was happening inside the ATC tower at the time? Was there a miscommunication or a delay in response? Were controllers distracted, overwhelmed, or simply negligent? The aviation industry must address these concerns. More oversight is needed, including cameras inside air traffic control centers to ensure proper protocols are followed. The Erosion of Passenger Confidence... Read the full article here: https://renaldocmckenzie.com/2025/01/air-traffic-control-failures-the-preventable-helicopter-crash-near-reagan-national/
We then shared a recording of Trump's press conferencing after the crash on Wednesday. Renaldo also discusses and update of the dc crash and shares a news update and video of the crash.
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