Summary
The fatal collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport has renewed concerns over aviation safety and air traffic controller shortages.
The crash, which left no expected survivors, follows a rise in near misses, with 1,757 runway incursions recorded in 2024.
Experts blame staffing shortages, outdated systems, and increased flight volume for heightened risks.
The FAA is short 3,000 controllers, and training new hires takes years.
Officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, believe the tragedy was preventable.
They can still strike. They just need to collectively decide to do it. Just because a law says they can’t, doesn’t mean shit. No one else can do those jobs without years of training. Trump can threaten to throw them in jail but the end result will be the same. Fascist have no answer to true worker solidarity.
It could be done safely too. Stop giving takeoff clearances and wait for everybody to land. Then go home.