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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated a three-day hearing concerning the tragic plane crash that occurred in Washington, D.C., in January. This collision involved an Army helicopter and an American Airlines commercial aircraft, resulting in the loss of 67 lives.
Wreckage is observed in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday, January 30. (Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles, U.S. Coast Guard via AP)
A source, who was not authorized to speak publicly, revealed that there’s typically just one air traffic controller after 9:30 PM, but a supervisor permitted an early departure. The fatal accident transpired just before 9:00 PM local time.
A crane is seen on Monday, Feb. 3, near the site of the plane crash near Reagan National Airport. (Fox News)
Nonetheless, an individual familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that controllers frequently combine positions if they need to step away for breaks or during a shift change. Furthermore, when air traffic is light, controllers might have to step aside, the person noted, requesting anonymity to discuss internal practices.
