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To: Morgana

A plane lands at upwards of 165mph, that’s about 250ft/scd. That’s not a lot of reaction time if the air traffic controller hasn’t done due diligence and gives clear instructions.


2 posted on 01/31/2025 12:34:01 AM PST by Jonty30 (If you ate your twin in the womb, your pronouns should be we/us.)
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To: Jonty30

“That’s not a lot of reaction time if the air traffic controller hasn’t done due diligence and gives clear instructions.”

According to that graphic, the helicopter pilot had ample time to see the plane and take evasive action. It looks like he T-boned the jet. Just a flick of the stick and he could have dodged it.


25 posted on 01/31/2025 4:08:03 AM PST by odawg
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