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The Black Hawk helicopter had a transponder, so it was appearing on radar. It did not have technology called ADS-B, which is technology that pings the location of an aircraft, and it does so using GPS rather than radar,
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We know that air traffic control confirmed with the helicopter crew that they had visual contact with the plane. Controllers then instructed the helicopter to move behind the plane,
he addedFlight 5342 was initially scheduled to land on Runway 1 at Reagan but was redirected to Runway 33, ... Meanwhile, the helicopter was traveling along Route 1 before being shifted to Route 4.
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I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C., and that is false,
Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard, said in the Facebook video
Chris’ kindness and compassion extended to everyone, whether you were a family member, friend, or one of the many strangers he connected with during his outdoor adventures,
his family said in a statementThe treatment ran its course. She was ready to go home, and we were contracted to bring her back home to Mexico,
Gold saidWe are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims' families closely in our hearts,
the organization said
Today’s decision will immediately help secure the airspace near Reagan Airport, ensuring the safety of airplane and helicopter traffic."
He wrote on social media platform XWe saw no exterior damage that would indicate it was compromised at this time, so we have a high level of confidence we’ll have a full extraction,
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The military is withholding the name of the female helicopter pilot. This is totally unacceptable. The helicopter was involved in, and may have actually caused, one of the worst airline disasters in American history. We have a right to know the names."
Conservative commentator Matt Walsh on X on Friday
Their experience and dedication made our unit better, every day. As we mourn this tragic loss, our top priority is supporting their families, friends, and fellow Soldiers. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the families and friends of American Eagle Flight 5342,
Holownia saidAt the request of the family, the name of the third Soldier will not be released at this time."
The Army addedWhy do you think the White House is withholding the name of the Blackhawk pilot?"
Conservative country singer John Rich said on XEach of our fallen Soldiers were exceptional leaders and teammates. Their legacy and honorable service to our Nation will forever remain."
Erika A. Holownia, commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion, said in the release on FridayThe Potomac is, is massive, you know, from where they are, it goes hundreds of miles all the way out to the Chesapeake Bay,
he saidOnce that is completed, then recovering the two aircraft and then also finding as much of the debris from the collision that they can in the river,
he addedIt's going to be zero visibility or close to zero is that they'll be diving in, and so looking for small parts of an aircraft in that kind of visibility is going to be extremely challenging…the waters here and the lakes and ponds and rivers…when you go in, it's just dark,
he saidObviously, they're making really good progress in a short amount of time. But I'm sure that recovery of the victims should be the number one priority… providing closure to these families that have lost their loved ones should be the most important thing,
Crockett saidThis is incredibly unusual. You know, we're trained and always ready to answer the call…when the dive call comes in. But that's typically involving one victim. And in rare occasions, a couple of victims,
Jake Crockett, a firefighter and diver with the Scuba Rescue Team of Chesterfield Fire & EMS, told Fox News DigitalOnce it's turned over to a recovery mission…our goal is to provide that closure,
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