Recovery teams have shifted their focus toward finding smaller pieces of debris after major wreckage, including large fragments of the jetliner and helicopter as well as the remains of all 67 victims, have been retrieved. A plane fitted with laser scanning tools, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, flew at low altitude over the crash site on the Potomac River to capture detailed images of the riverbed, aiding in the ongoing investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Officials have confirmed that all significant components of the two aircraft have been found and will be scrutinized for evidence that may indicate the angle of impact during the collision. This detailed examination is a crucial aspect of the investigation into the January 29 incident, the deadliest aviation disaster in the U.S. since the events of November 2001, and will help resolve key questions about the accident.
In addition to the physical investigation, questions are being raised about the operational factors leading to the tragedy. U.S. President Donald Trump pointed to outdated air traffic control technology as a potential cause, while questions about the operational status of the helicopter’s surveillance systems and its altitude at the time of the crash remain under review by investigators.
14 Comments
Noir Black
Trump blaming technology is a joke. He should be looking at the bigger picture, like pilot training and communication issues.
KittyKat
67 people died and all they care about is the angle of impact? Shouldn't they be focusing on preventing future tragedies?
Noir Black
It's important to investigate all possible causes, including outdated technology and human error.
Katchuka
The families of the victims deserve to know what happened. A thorough investigation is essential.
Eugene Alta
This is the deadliest aviation disaster since 2001, and they haven't learned anything? We need better safety measures!
Africa
The investigation is taking too long. Families deserve answers, not just empty promises.
Mariposa
Finding the angle of impact is crucial to understanding the sequence of events.
Bella Ciao
I'm confident that the investigators will find the cause of the accident and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Comandante
We need to learn from this tragedy and improve aviation safety.
Habibi
We must never forget the victims of this terrible accident and continue to work towards making air travel safer.
Muchacho
It's good that they're looking into the helicopter's surveillance systems and altitude.
Comandante
It's important to invest in safety measures to prevent such accidents from happening again.
Africa
They found the wreckage and the remains but haven't found the cause yet? Seems like a slow investigation.
Michelangelo
This is a terrible tragedy, and we need to learn from it to prevent future accidents.