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Transportation Secretary Deems Midair Collision 'Preventable'

Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 15, 2025, for his nomination to be Tran

On Wednesday night, an unfortunate midair collision occurred between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. The newly sworn-in Transportation secretary expressed his views on the incident during a press briefing on Thursday morning.

The Transportation secretary stated that based on the information available at the time, the collision was deemed “preventable.” He emphasized the need to gather all relevant data before making a final assessment but indicated that from his current perspective, the incident could have been avoided.

This sentiment was echoed by President Donald Trump, who took to social media to express his belief that the collision 'should have been prevented.' The alignment of views between the Transportation secretary and the President underscores the seriousness of the incident and the shared commitment to ensuring the safety of air travel.

The Transportation secretary deemed the collision 'preventable.'
The midair collision occurred between an American Airlines jet and a US Army helicopter.
President Trump expressed that the collision 'should have been prevented.'

Investigations into the midair collision are ongoing, with authorities working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident. The focus remains on understanding the factors that contributed to the collision and identifying any lapses in safety protocols that may have played a role.

As the details continue to emerge, the aviation industry and regulatory bodies are expected to closely examine the circumstances surrounding the collision to implement necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The safety of passengers and personnel remains a top priority for all stakeholders involved in air transportation.

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