Posted on 01/30/2025 1:32:40 PM PST by hardspunned
An internal preliminary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety report on the Wednesday night fatal collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter has revealed that staffing at the air traffic control tower at the DC-area airport was "not normal."
The internal safety report, reviewed by the New York Times, stated that the number of staff at Reagan National Airport’s air traffic control tower was "not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic." The controller in the tower Wednesday evening was handling both helicopters in the airport’s vicinity as well as instructing planes that were departing from and landing on the airport’s runways. The outlet noted that those jobs are typically assigned to two controllers.
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So how did they get away with only one controller?
Here they come, target “Trump”
This is beyond ‘sad’...
All I need is a photo of the blackhawk pilot and his last name. Then I can Columbo the rest. Save an investigation.
His or Her.
“Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in 2023 lamented air traffic control shortages in New York, calling it “unacceptable,” per Reuters. This came as the FAA extended cuts to its minimum flight requirements at area airports over staffing shortages, with the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control staffing sitting at just 54 percent of recommended staffing at the time.”
They should have hired some of those ex armed forces WHITE traffic controllers. Their DEI outreach couldn’t locate enough “dwarfs” and “vision challenged” individuals who wanted be air traffic controllers.
Often these accidents are caused by what may be termed “a comedy of errors” and this may be the case. Insufficient staffing, ATC not providing top notch service, Helo pilot flying too high and on the wrong side of the river. A perfect storm of incompetence.
Likely, they couldn’t find an appropriate hire with the approved look.
They didn't get away with it, they got caught.
Trump is taking steps to decrease the federal workforce. But he is excluding defense, national security and safety, as far as I know. Trump wants fewer pencil pushers in the Bureau of Land Management, for example. But I do expect the media to spin this as “Trump laid off all of the air traffic controllers, and now planes are crashing”.
Was a failure at everything in his purview.
I would imagine planes use that runway approach often.
The helicopter should never have entered the glide path approach used by airliners.
“The helicopter had been in the air for just nine minutes, while the airplane was nearing the conclusion of its flight from Wichita, Kansas.”
9 minutes only? I saw a couple very nice videos of the helicopter’s route and I guessed it was much longer.
Yeah it’s like in the movies, when the girl climbs into the cockpit and someone says— “she’s the best damn pilot in the fleet.”
Full list of DC plane crash victims: All the people confirmed dead in Washington’s Reagan Airport tragedy
During the Biden Administration, did the U.S. Army, Federal Aviation Administration and / or American Airlines have formal recruiting and job promotion goals to help ensure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals were met?
ChatGPT said:
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Yes, under the Biden administration, the U.S. Army, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and American Airlines have all emphasized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in their recruitment and promotion strategies, though the specific goals and measures differ by organization. Here’s an overview of how each has approached DEI in terms of recruiting and job promotion:
1. U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has been committed to increasing diversity within its ranks, focusing on improving recruitment from underrepresented groups. The Army has pursued initiatives aimed at:
Increasing Diversity in Recruitment: Efforts have included targeted outreach to minority communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, aiming to create a more inclusive military force that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population.DEI Training and Leadership Programs: The Army has incorporated DEI objectives into leadership training, emphasizing inclusivity and ensuring equal opportunities for advancement within the military.Promotion of Diverse Leadership: The Army has set goals around improving diversity in leadership positions, with programs intended to address disparities in officer ranks, particularly among women and minorities.2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The FAA, as part of its commitment to DEI, has established goals related to both recruitment and promotion within the agency:
Diversity in Aviation Workforce: The FAA has worked to ensure that its workforce more closely mirrors the demographics of the U.S., especially in aviation-related technical roles, which have traditionally been male-dominated. They’ve focused on increasing the representation of women, racial minorities, and other underrepresented groups.Job Training and Career Advancement: The FAA has offered mentorship programs and targeted initiatives aimed at improving retention and promotion opportunities for underrepresented groups within the aviation industry.Inclusive Work Environment: The FAA has been working toward creating an inclusive workplace where all employees have equal access to career development opportunities and are treated equitably.3. American Airlines
American Airlines has had a strong focus on DEI, with formal goals and initiatives aimed at ensuring diversity in recruitment and promotion:
Diversity Recruitment Goals: American Airlines has put measures in place to ensure that their hiring practices target underrepresented groups, including racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. They’ve made efforts to increase the diversity of pilots, engineers, and leadership staff.Leadership Diversity: The airline has specific goals related to increasing diversity within leadership positions. This includes initiatives to improve the promotion and retention of diverse employees and creating an inclusive environment that supports career advancement for all.DEI Programs: American Airlines has implemented various DEI programs that focus on employee education, promoting diverse talent, and ensuring an equitable work environment where all employees have the opportunity to thrive.Summary
All three organizations—the U.S. Army, the FAA, and American Airlines—have placed significant emphasis on DEI goals, with formal recruitment and promotion strategies aimed at improving the diversity of their workforce. These goals include increasing diversity in hiring, creating an inclusive workplace culture, and ensuring equal opportunities for advancement for underrepresented groups. The Biden administration has generally supported and encouraged these types of initiatives across federal agencies and corporations, as part of a broader push for more inclusive practices in the U.S. public and private sectors.
That’ll be difficult since the staffing shortages go back to at least 2023.
My bet is that this a modified limited hangout because Deep State knows there’s far worse to come.
And not just at Reagan.
hat’ll be difficult since the staffing shortages go back to at least 2023.
My bet is that this a modified limited hangout because Deep State knows there’s far worse to come.
And not just at Reagan.
The left is already all over “Trump fired xx FAA employees”...
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