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Black Boxes Recovered from Deadly Washington Air Collision—Investigation Underway

Yona Andrea by Yona Andrea
February 18, 2025
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Black Boxes Recovered from Deadly Washington Air Collision—Investigation Underway
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The investigation into the tragic mid-air collision over Washington’s Potomac River is now in full swing after officials retrieved the black boxes from the wreckage. The crash, which claimed 67 lives, involved an American Airlines-affiliated Bombardier jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, both of which plummeted into the icy waters late Wednesday night.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has confirmed that the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the passenger plane are now undergoing analysis to piece together what went wrong. Initial reports suggest that staffing issues at Reagan National Airport may have played a role, with only one controller handling both aircraft at the time of the accident—far from standard protocol.

Political Firestorm Over the Tragedy

Instead of uniting the nation in mourning, President Donald Trump turned the disaster into a political flashpoint. During a press conference, he blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies for the crash, claiming that previous administrations hired less-qualified personnel due to race-based hiring initiatives.

“They actually came out with a directive: ‘too white.’ And we want the people that are competent,” Trump declared, taking direct aim at former President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. His remarks immediately sparked outrage, with Buttigieg responding that Trump should be “leading, not lying.”

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy also slammed Trump’s comments as “disgusting”, pointing out that the crash happened on his watch. Despite the backlash, Trump doubled down, later directing federal agencies to review aviation hiring practices under previous administrations.

Eyewitness Accounts and Victim Recovery

Rescue crews have been working around the clock in freezing conditions to recover victims. As of Thursday evening, over 40 bodies had been pulled from the water. Eyewitnesses described a massive fireball in the sky, followed by debris crashing into the river.

“I just saw a fireball, and it was gone,” one air traffic controller reportedly told a colleague after communications with the Black Hawk were lost.

Among the victims were several figure skaters and coaches, including Russian world champions Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, as well as two Chinese citizens, according to reports from Beijing.

What Went Wrong?

Authorities say that both aircraft were following standard flight paths, and weather conditions were clear. However, the lack of air traffic controllers and potential miscommunication between the control tower and the pilots are now key areas of investigation.

The NTSB’s findings from the black box data will be crucial in determining whether this was a case of human error, systemic failure, or an unavoidable accident. With the first major U.S. air disaster in over a decade, pressure is mounting on federal agencies to answer tough questions about aviation safety and oversight.

As the nation mourns, the world is watching—will this tragedy lead to critical reforms, or will political finger-pointing overshadow the real issues at hand?

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Yona Hernandez is a journalist at Peanut Gallery Media Network, covering culture, politics, and social trends with sharp insights. Passionate about financial literacy, she enjoys learning and teaching others about money management. In her free time, she explores new cuisines, travels, and delves into thought-provoking books.

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