An American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter plunged into the Potomac River after a midair collision Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C.

Important context:

  • January 20: FAA director fired
  • January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
  • January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
  • January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
  • January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

Staffing was not normal at air traffic control

  • silence7@slrpnk.netOP
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    1 day ago

    You’re assuming that the plane crash is a full count. I’d be really surprised if some of the other things he’s done this week (eg: limiting access to reimbursement for health care) haven’t killed people.