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Trump blames 'obsolete' US air traffic control system for deadly plane and chopper crash near DC

  • President Donald Trump attributed the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter to the 'obsolete' computer system used by U.S. Air traffic controllers, and he pledged to replace it.
  • The collision occurred on January 29, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft.
  • Trump criticized the U.S. For spending billions on renovating the old system instead of investing in a new one.
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Letter: Trump’s air crash assumptions were inappropriate

President Trump recently came before the nation on live TV to express his sorrow over the airplane/helicopter crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. He said he spoke for the country and expressed condolences to the families of the victims civilian and military. Well done. He then left his prepared speech and rambled on about […]

·Portland, United States
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NBC Contradicts Itself After Bashing Trump for Saying Air Traffic Control Comments

NBC Contradicts Itself After Bashing Trump for Saying Air Traffic Control Comments On Friday morning, NBC chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles was tasked with providing Today with a full segment updating viewers on the investigation into the deadly January 29 mid-air crash over the Potomac River between an American Airlines flight and an Army black hawk helicopter, but predictably made sure to attack President Trump.     Nobles slammed …

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Military.comMilitary.com

Black Hawk in Deadly Collision May Have Turned Off Location Monitor, But Trump Blames Air Traffic Control System

President Donald Trump blamed the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter last week on what he called an “obsolete” computer system used by U.S. air traffic controllers.

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Japan TodayJapan Today

Trump blames 'obsolete' U.S. air traffic control system for plane and chopper collision near DC

President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed last week's deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter on what he called an “obsolete” computer system used by U.S.…

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Trump calls US air traffic control system 'obsolete' after Washington midair collision

US President Donald Trump on Thursday likened the Washington, D.C., mid-air collision to a golf driving range, calling the incident "amazing." He blamed the crash, which killed 67 people, on outdated air traffic control systems and staffing issues.

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South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post

US to upgrade ‘broken’ air traffic system after crash that killed 67

Trump urges Congress to pass ‘a single bill’ to provide a better control system, calls current technology ‘obsolete’.

·Hong Kong
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