During his opening remarks before the Armed Services Committee, Daniel Driscoll, President Donald Trump's nominee for Army secretary, expressed his commitment to working with Congress to prevent a tragic incident like the recent deadly flight crash from happening again.
If confirmed, Driscoll assured the committee that he would collaborate closely to ensure the safety of military operations and civilian air travel.
The incident in question involved an American Airlines flight that was approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport when it collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter. The helicopter was engaged in a training exercise over the Potomac River at the time of the crash.
Tragically, the collision resulted in the loss of three soldiers who were on board the helicopter, as well as the lives of all 64 individuals aboard the American Airlines flight. Authorities have indicated that there are no survivors from the crash.
The collision has raised concerns about the safety and coordination of military training exercises in civilian airspace. Driscoll's pledge to work with the committee underscores the importance of implementing measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
