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How the Plane and Helicopter Crash in Washington, D.C., Happened: Maps and Graphics (www.nytimes.com)

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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

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[–] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

This specific tower was not short on staff, and again, ATC doesn't just start issuing faulty clearances when they're short staffed.

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