Fireballer 2,639 Posted January 30 Reportedly 60 souls on board. Boats are pulling DOAs out of the river now. Possibly American Airlines inbound from Wichita collided with Metro PD helicopter https://x.com/nycfirewire/status/1884787876140834879?s=46&t=DFWeVowvyy-F23jlecK3zw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death 300 Posted January 30 https://wtop.com/arlington/2025/01/small-aircraft-crashes-into-potomac-river-near-reagan-national-airport/ Says small plane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious1 323 Posted January 30 60 on board the plane. Some rescues been made. Some deceased removed from the river too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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CaptainObvious1 323 Posted January 30 https://x.com/AZ_Intel_/status/1884791344951963701 Not a great video but you can see the explosion on impact Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death 300 Posted January 30 Regional American Airlines jet hits blackhawk helicopter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death 300 Posted January 30 It almost looks like the copter intentionally hit the jet. I wonder if that was a drone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious1 323 Posted January 30 16 minutes ago, Death said: It almost looks like the copter intentionally hit the jet. I wonder if that was a drone. Saying it's a military helicopter now. And scanner just said no survivors found yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,288 Posted January 30 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter collides mid-air with American PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Flight from Wichita (while on approach to runway at Reagan Airport in D.C.). Both aircraft went into the water (the Potomac River). Immediate response initiated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,944 Posted January 30 This wouldn't have made any difference in preventing this tragedy...but still the timing of this decision was horrible. https://x.com/freedlander/status/1884795060895498241 Eight days ago Trump issued an executive order freezing the hiring of air traffic controllers 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 698 Posted January 30 You wonder why the helicopter was ever anywhere near the approach path. I get that there is a base right on the other side of the river, but stil... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,288 Posted January 30 Report: Tower asked Jet to change runways and they did alter their approach as directed by Air Traffic Control. The military helicopter was not broadcasting ASDB. The helicopter had a crew of 3 (per U.S. Official) and was not carrying any VIPs. US Army: Black Hawk was ours. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a technology that allows aircraft to broadcast their position, altitude, and other information to ground stations and other aircraft. ADS-B broadcasts information once per second. Flight path: https://x.com/ADSBex/status/1884793847068164379/photo/1 https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/live-updates-american-airlines-flight-crashes-into-potomac-river-near-reagan-national/3829292/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,402 Posted January 30 3 hours ago, squistion said: This wouldn't have made any difference in preventing this tragedy...but still the timing of this decision was horrible. https://x.com/freedlander/status/1884795060895498241 Eight days ago Trump issued an executive order freezing the hiring of air traffic controllers Don’t do this. You know I am as big a critic of Trump as there is in this forum, but your post is in extremely bad taste and completely unwarranted. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,799 Posted January 30 8 hours ago, squistion said: This wouldn't have made any difference in preventing this tragedy...but still the timing of this decision was horrible. https://x.com/freedlander/status/1884795060895498241 Eight days ago Trump issued an executive order freezing the hiring of air traffic controllers Wow. squistion, for a while now your posts have shown some serious fear and anxiety...really since the election started. Now posting this, which is really not relevant but yet somehow brings the President into it. Listen man, your mental health is important. If you are not yet, maybe sit down and talk to a professional about your anxiety. it isn't healthy. I realize there are a few more on this board, on BOF SIDEZ, that could do the same, but man, it is a bit oft putting at this point. Hope you can get the help you need. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828 Posted January 30 1 hour ago, supermike80 said: Wow. squistion, for a while now your posts have shown some serious fear and anxiety...really since the election started. Now posting this, which is really not relevant but yet somehow brings the President into it. Listen man, your mental health is important. If you are not yet, maybe sit down and talk to a professional about your anxiety. it isn't healthy. I realize there are a few more on this board, on BOF SIDEZ, that could do the same, but man, it is a bit oft putting at this point. Hope you can get the help you need. Our thoughts and prayers are with squiztard in his time of mental illness and need. 75 year old purple-haired lesbians are a very emotional and sensitive bunch. Hysteria is a feature, not an exception. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,093 Posted January 30 Such a terrible tragedy for all the families, my heart goes out to all of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,043 Posted January 30 Black Hawk Down! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted January 30 Members of the US figure skating team were on board the flight. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,236 Posted January 30 2 minutes ago, Fnord said: Members of the US figure skating team were on board the flight. Not will Ferrell!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Hunt 261 Posted January 30 10 hours ago, squistion said: This wouldn't have made any difference in preventing this tragedy...but still the timing of this decision was horrible. https://x.com/freedlander/status/1884795060895498241 Eight days ago Trump issued an executive order freezing the hiring of air traffic controllers You truly are deranged. 67 people have perished..show at least a little respect and empathy. But in your warped leftist mind you bring Trump into this when it has zero do to with anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,698 Posted January 30 17 minutes ago, Fnord said: Members of the US figure skating team were on board the flight. Sounds like a decent number of them. Awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,944 Posted January 30 23 minutes ago, Fnord said: Members of the US figure skating team were on board the flight. And a smiliar tragedy like this happened once before: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/renowned-russian-figure-skating-couple-were-board-us-plane-that-crashed-tass-2025-01-30/ In 1961, the 18-member U.S. figure skating team died in a plane crash en route to the world championships in Prague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,215 Posted January 30 I just watched a video from the crash and it appears that the helicopter flew right into the plane. It looked like it was on an intercept course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious1 323 Posted January 30 1 minute ago, kilroy69 said: I just watched a video from the crash and it appears that the helicopter flew right into the plane. It looked like it was on an intercept course. Early word is they reported they had visibility of the plane but the plane they saw was department National Airport and the one they hit was the arriving plane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,185 Posted January 30 13 minutes ago, kilroy69 said: I just watched a video from the crash and it appears that the helicopter flew right into the plane. It looked like it was on an intercept course. There is a defined helicopter route in that area but it requires an altitude of 200 feet. This helicopter was flying at 400 or so feet. If it had been at the proper altitude this accident doesn't occur. Such a shame. Thoughts and prayers to all involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,389 Posted January 30 200 ft is still too damn close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,583 Posted January 30 Good 15 minute breakdown from former military pilot on how this could’ve happened 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted January 30 If you have never had the experience of landing at Reagan I can tell you its odd. The sensation is that the plane is moving in an usual manner, like its moving a little more extreme, and then as you are landing you look out and it seems like you are right at the water level.....its more exciting than a usual landing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,292 Posted January 30 Wow. Dude that was supposed to be on the plane was barred from flying due to his dog so he ended up driving instead. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/american-figure-skater-says-he-barred-from-flight-collided-army-helicopter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdGang 385 Posted January 30 1 hour ago, DonS said: Wow. Dude that was supposed to be on the plane was barred from flying due to his dog so he ended up driving instead. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/american-figure-skater-says-he-barred-from-flight-collided-army-helicopter Not sure what his purpose in this world is but it must be significant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,292 Posted January 30 Just now, BirdGang said: Not sure what his purpose in this world is but it must be significant. That is definitely some Final Destination level juju. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,944 Posted January 30 31 minutes ago, BirdGang said: Not sure what his purpose in this world is but it must be significant. Yes, if one believes in fate. I would say it was an example of "blind luck" for lack of a better term. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,698 Posted January 30 Trump showed great leadership at the press conference today. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,919 Posted January 30 So if you point out that Squishy made a disgusting comment and call him garbage the post will get deleted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,236 Posted January 30 7 minutes ago, Tree of Knowledge said: Trump showed great leadership at the press conference today. disagree, wasnt the time to make a political statement, he sounded childish as usual I agree with him discussing the levels of requirement for air traffic, but his approach is garbage, then repeating it 2-3 times during the conference 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrailGuy 552 Posted January 30 Donald Trump blames the crash on Pete Buttigieg, DEI and having too many non whites in the FAA. Un-FOCKING-believable 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,944 Posted January 30 Charlie Kirk post re Trump presser about plane crash. https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1885005007705305401 (video clip at link) President Trump slams the diversity push at the FAA: "My administration will set the highest possible bar for aviation safety. Doesn't matter what they look like. They have to be talented..." "I do want to point out that, various articles, that appeared prior to my entering office. And here's one. The FAA's diversity push includes focus on hiring people with severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities. That is amazing. And then it says FAA says people with severe disabilities are most underrepresented segment of the workforce. And they want them in. And they can be air traffic controllers. I don't think so. That was, a week before I entered office. They put a big push to put diversity into the FAA's program." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,236 Posted January 30 2 minutes ago, squistion said: Charlie Kirk post re Trump presser about plane crash. https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1885005007705305401 (video clip at link) President Trump slams the diversity push at the FAA: "My administration will set the highest possible bar for aviation safety. Doesn't matter what they look like. They have to be talented..." "I do want to point out that, various articles, that appeared prior to my entering office. And here's one. The FAA's diversity push includes focus on hiring people with severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities. That is amazing. And then it says FAA says people with severe disabilities are most underrepresented segment of the workforce. And they want them in. And they can be air traffic controllers. I don't think so. That was, a week before I entered office. They put a big push to put diversity into the FAA's program." agree with that entirely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,402 Posted January 30 2 minutes ago, TrailGuy said: Donald Trump blames the crash on Pete Buttigieg, DEI and having too many non whites in the FAA. Un-FOCKING-believable Yep, as tasteless as @squistion’s post was last night, it doesn’t even begin to compare to Trump’s tastelessness and idiocy here. Squis is, after all, only a poster on an obscure website, like the rest of us. Trump is the President of the United States, and as usual he behaves like an unruly 4th grader. Plus he has to be the most divisive politician in our history. He never has any solution other than to blame others. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
