Pritzker Says Trump ‘Unfit to Lead’ After President’s Response to Fatal DC Plane Crash
An American Airlines plane that was landing in Washington, D.C., and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training flight collided Wednesday night. Both aircraft crashed into the Potomac River, and authorities report no one survived.
Pritzker on DC plane crash: Trump 'unfit to lead during moments of crisis'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders, but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.
Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.
Trump slams diversity efforts, says FAA hiring has hurt air safety in remarks on fatal plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed his predecessors and Democratic diversity measures and suggested that the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity efforts had made air travel less safe.
Donald Trump names new acting FAA administrator in wake of “tragedy of terrible proportions”
Trump said he was tapping Chris Rocheleau, a top executive for an aviation business association, for the post.
Trump Names Acting FAA Administrator After Fatal Collision
U.S. President Donald Trump pauses for a moment of silence to recognize crash victims as he speaks to reporters about Wednesday's deadly midair collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Eagle flight 5342 near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,
Timeline of Donald Trump's Impact on FAA Prior to D.C. Plane Crash
A midair collision near D.C. has raised concerns over FAA staffing, prompting scrutiny of air traffic control and aviation safety oversight.
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Duckworth, Chicago official address local airport safety concerns following deadly DC plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., Chicago officials are raising concerns about safety at local ...
Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics, attacks diversity initiatives in FAA hiring
Trump acknowledged it was too soon to draw conclusions but nonetheless moved to assign blame. Trump said he had no evidence ...
Trump, without evidence, appears to blame FAA DEI programs as factor in collision
Donald Trump appeared to place blame on DEI initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration while speaking on the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces new FAA acting commissioner
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
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Chris Rocheleau Appointed as Acting FAA Administrator
Chris Rocheleau has been appointed Acting FAA Administrator amid leadership instability and regulatory challenges.
Deadly DC plane crash highlights ongoing air traffic control staffing shortages
The ABC7 I-Team has been reporting on air traffic controller staffing issues for years, and Wednesday night's tragic plane ...
What is known about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC
A jet collided with an Army helicopter while approaching the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. Here are some ...
Records show pilots complained for 20 years about near misses at DC airport
For at least 20 years, pilots have complained about near misses in the airspace above Reagan National Airport, an NBC 5 Investigates review shows.