Struck me the same. Military and civilians involved in tragedy like this before. Never heard Sec of Defense brief the country over it. Makes sense that he did. Common sense.
That helicopter just took out 6X the amount as the withdrawal from Afghanistan on our own soil. Meanwhile we had to wait for this drunk to sober up for hours.
It's so refrseshing to see people in this administration at their desk working and informing the public!!! Our hearts go out to all of the families involved.
That stretch of the Potomac has to have cameras EVERYWHERE. While the public appreciates the update... why don'tcha go ahead and release some clear and up close footage of the accident to the press in the mean time while you investigate the semantics.
Congress approved an increase in flights to DC last year. Many were against this and I imagine the tower was probably one of them. Dc is not that big and it's a very controlled airspace. To have helicopters training at night while commercial Jets are landing, one after another is a very dangerous scenario.
@@hellosunshine3304 I listened to the recorded interaction and it seems the tower was aware. I think the tower asked the helicopter whether they could see the jet but got no answer. From what I could tell it was the helicopter’s mistake. But I’m no expert.
There's night training that is needed to get your pilots license and to retain it. This training mission was most likely a night training. Sadly, DEI hires have been happening in air traffic control too. Hopefully that's not to blame here.
I didn’t know secretary defense makes statements I had no idea this was even possible. What a great time for America especially during this tragic event
Look at this. Government representatives already out doing press making comments getting a grip of the happenings. This would have taken a week or more with the other administration and only after people complained about the poor response from them.
@@debbienorton7280 What is there to think? Sean Duffy the newly confirmed transportation secretary and Pete Hedgspeth new secretary of defense are all over the situation hours after the incident. When Pete Bootygig was confirmed, he took a 30 day "maternity leave" and missed a few train derailments.
Plane collided at 400 feet. Who told you helicopter was taking off? That collision threw transponder back to other side of river. That is alot of force.
I was an Army helo pilot. Helicopters cannot fly under the wake turbulence of commercial jet airplanes. The Helo should have been nowhere near that landing glidepath. WHO allowed it to be there?
'As we get updates, you will have them.' -- Thank you, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. My prayers to all those families who lost loved ones in this horrible accident.
The helicopter flew right into the ILS (instrumented landing system) flight path of a very busy airport. Based on preliminary data on the news, the American Airlines aircraft was about 15 seconds out from touchdown. I put this on ATC (air traffic control) for allowing the helicopter to get this close and allowing them to just 'eyeball' the situation as they moved their way through the airspace. ATC should have ordered the helicopter out of the way by a safe margin until the airline completed its landing.
a transparent government. A Sec of defense taking time to address the country says alot. This new administration is about getting info out. Not hide it like the previous. The golden age of America is here
Thank you very much for directly speaking about this. And for taking the time to let everyone know what is going on at such a confusing and tragic time. Thank you.
It's so refreshing to have an administration that communicates with the public. This is a real tragedy for us all. I would like to know why a military helecopter was allowed to fly four hundred feet off the ground that close to a civilian airport, where planes are taking off and landing continuously?
Yeah, someone asleep in the tower? Night vision is tricky business. Especially in an active flight corridor. Prayers for the victims and their families.
no, use google and you can find multiple articles regarding the direction from the tower plus it doesn't matter whose fault it was, everyone is dead!!! Finding who was at fault brings no one back to this world.
@@ponraul1221They saw the plane taking off, not the one landing, ATC should’ve asked if they saw the plane at a specific compass heading, obviously they’re going to see a plane somewhere at an airport
Cant imagine Duffy in his first day on the job. Refreshing to see transparency from this administration. Prayers for the family members of those involved.
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Why was a proficiency flight being conducted in restricted DC airspace using NVG with its transponder off? Why was a Blackhawk that can be remotely controlled being used? Why was the helo designated Special Air Transport? Which country built the avionics for the helo?
It could have been another hijacking using either the plane's Automatic Flight Control System or the Uninterruptible Autopilot, made to look like an accident, but it was really sabotage.
Happens every night of the year at airports all around the country. There are procedures to mitigate risks. Those procedures were not followed in this instance. It’s anything but “nonsense.”
what?? training flights happen all around the country amidst all kinds of air traffic. you want the military to stop training how to fight and fly at night????...think before you type!!!!
Look at that! Leaders addressing the nation. Despite this horrible tragedy, I’m glad we have leaders that are taking the issue head on. It’s way better than deflecting and trying somehow to blame Trump.
This is how an administration is supposed to act. It will take a little getting used to a government that works for the people. But I will quickly adapt.
How can anyone in their remotely sane mind oppose Trump? We haven't had transparency like this since the civil war. It's been less then 24 hours but just getting out there to the public with what they do know. It's very refreshing.
This is the first time I have ever heard the Secretary of Defense make a statement in a situation like this.
That's because "play time" is over lol!
Same
Ther has never been defense secretary that ever cared about news to the public before either.
This should be the Secretary of Transportation. Right now "they" are all juggling to show trump who they are.
Struck me the same. Military and civilians involved in tragedy like this before. Never heard Sec of Defense brief the country over it. Makes sense that he did. Common sense.
I honestly don't remember the last SecDef providing updates like this.
They didnt.
they're all taking after Trump. He's a workaholic who sleeps 4 hours a night.
That helicopter just took out 6X the amount as the withdrawal from Afghanistan on our own soil. Meanwhile we had to wait for this drunk to sober up for hours.
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Welcome to transparency.
This is called transparency and its refreshing.
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@@NChambernator It is mandatory by law?
@@bigbigmurphy didnt look that way the last 4 years.
It’s called idiocy, the only transparency we get is their version of it so don’t even go there ass hat.
He isn't telling you helicopter had transponder off.
Finally a government with strength, action and open communication!
It's so refrseshing to see people in this administration at their desk working and informing the public!!! Our hearts go out to all of the families involved.
Your right Obama was the best president ever.dont you agree
Nice to see hegseth updating American people. Thats professionalism.
Well appreciate the update of secretary of defense
...mmm UPDATE ... this was no UPDATE !
@@diverdave4056 Turn the VOLUME UP.
That stretch of the Potomac has to have cameras EVERYWHERE. While the public appreciates the update... why don'tcha go ahead and release some clear and up close footage of the accident to the press in the mean time while you investigate the semantics.
@@diverdave4056dive a little deeper Dave.
@@michaelbriganti he didn’t say anything that hadn’t been said much earlier
Pete is straight to work. Let us pray for the lives lost. Rest in Peace
What a difference of the openness to tell the Country what happened!
The last secretary of Transportation Buttigieg is breast feeding his kid
Congress approved an increase in flights to DC last year. Many were against this and I imagine the tower was probably one of them. Dc is not that big and it's a very controlled airspace. To have helicopters training at night while commercial Jets are landing, one after another is a very dangerous scenario.
Definitely an increased risk!
They are blaming Trump and def sec. No shame in these people.
I said the same thing 😮
@@hellosunshine3304 I listened to the recorded interaction and it seems the tower was aware. I think the tower asked the helicopter whether they could see the jet but got no answer. From what I could tell it was the helicopter’s mistake. But I’m no expert.
There's night training that is needed to get your pilots license and to retain it. This training mission was most likely a night training. Sadly, DEI hires have been happening in air traffic control too. Hopefully that's not to blame here.
Thank you sir for you professionalism and honesty.
We are proud of you Secretary Hegseth
I have never seen an update from the Secretary of Denfense like this. No speculation. refreshing. Prayers for all involved.
This type of update from the government is a breathe of fresh air.
this is the leadership we need!
I didn’t know secretary defense makes statements I had no idea this was even possible. What a great time for America especially during this tragic event
Look at this. Government representatives already out doing press making comments getting a grip of the happenings. This would have taken a week or more with the other administration and only after people complained about the poor response from them.
You know it
Not really sure of what to think about your comment
“Already out” he sobered up for how many hours before this?
No kidding! I'm impressed with all of the transparency and true willingness to talk about what they know and what they don't know.
@@debbienorton7280 What is there to think? Sean Duffy the newly confirmed transportation secretary and Pete Hedgspeth new secretary of defense are all over the situation hours after the incident. When Pete Bootygig was confirmed, he took a 30 day "maternity leave" and missed a few train derailments.
Lloyd the former defense secretary, would NEVER DO THIS, its so obvious hegseth is better than him
Dude had cancer
@jpz6768 ...... Aaaand?
@@jpz6768 And didn't tell anyone he was going in for surgery.
Peter is a wino and it’s obvious he’s clueless
@@Fuzzeej71
Clueless like yourself?!
Very nice to have an update of the facts without lies & media bias. Thanks Pete!
Prayers go to the families
Praying for the families for their losses 😢😢
How refreshing!! Information but most of all caring attitude!!!
Helicopter rose from 200 to 350 feet, colliding with plane. Heartbreaking!
How do you know that?
Watching that was horrific.
Plane collided at 400 feet. Who told you helicopter was taking off? That collision threw transponder back to other side of river. That is alot of force.
@@okfinevern He pulled that info out of his ass.
I was an Army helo pilot. Helicopters cannot fly under the wake turbulence of commercial jet airplanes. The Helo should have been nowhere near that landing glidepath. WHO allowed it to be there?
Prayers
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My condolences to the bereaved it was a terrible accident!
Thanks Sec Hegseth for updating us at this time!
Now that’s a secretary of defense !
Prayers for those who have lost their life in this terrible accident. It is a sad morning for Americans....
Transparency in government. What a concept.
This was such a tragedy. So very sad. Thank you so much for the update. 😢
Yes, thank you so much for the update! This is brand new information for everyone!
'As we get updates, you will have them.' -- Thank you, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
My prayers to all those families who lost loved ones in this horrible accident.
Rip so sad thanks for sharing this information
So nice that Pete's here!
This administration needs to stay on top of narrative BEFORE media spins it in other way….
Kudos to both Pete and Duffy for their pose and professionalism.
Ugh these people had a heck of a first week / first days. Prayers for all who passed and tremendous help from rescue teams . So so sad😢
Thank you Sir for the transparency. Makes me as an American feel important enough to keep us informed.
Congrats Pete - we’re lucky to have you driving the DOD. God’s speed for those caught up in this disaster.
Extremely tragic..sometimes words do not express our feelings. Thanks for the transparency with the sad info.
Incredible transparency by Hegseth.
The helicopter flew right into the ILS (instrumented landing system) flight path of a very busy airport. Based on preliminary data on the news, the American Airlines aircraft was about 15 seconds out from touchdown. I put this on ATC (air traffic control) for allowing the helicopter to get this close and allowing them to just 'eyeball' the situation as they moved their way through the airspace. ATC should have ordered the helicopter out of the way by a safe margin until the airline completed its landing.
Seems pretty damn deliberate
a transparent government. A Sec of defense taking time to address the country says alot. This new administration is about getting info out. Not hide it like the previous. The golden age of America is here
Thank you you sir, great to have responsible people in power and not fruit loops!
Yeah this didn’t happen when the fruit loops were in charge, why were any military helicopters anywhere near commercial flight paths?
Human politics. Decency and honesty. The world watch and learn
What was the helicopter doing on the routine path of a civilian aircraft?
I have 3 rules that I live by. I don't float. I don't fly. And I never leave the country!!
Do you get in a car and drive? Cause you are way more likely to die in a car accident then a plane or boat crash.
WOW, A Real Sec of Def. Gives a Real briefing. What's next a Real Sec of Transportation not on Maternity leave gives a Real briefing?
Thank you very much for directly speaking about this. And for taking the time to let everyone know what is going on at such a confusing and tragic time. Thank you.
Thank you leadership
It's so refreshing to have an administration that communicates with the public. This is a real tragedy for us all. I would like to know why a military helecopter was allowed to fly four hundred feet off the ground that close to a civilian airport, where planes are taking off and landing continuously?
Thank you for the clear and forthright communication. Prayers for the families
And that Sir, is how you brief a situation. To the point.
Thank you.
Yeah, someone asleep in the tower? Night vision is tricky business. Especially in an active flight corridor. Prayers for the victims and their families.
The ATC audio is publicly available. The Blackhawk pilot said it saw the
CRJ and would keep distance. That evidently was false.
no, use google and you can find multiple articles regarding the direction from the tower plus it doesn't matter whose fault it was, everyone is dead!!! Finding who was at fault brings no one back to this world.
@@rickb9585 You sound like Hillary Clinton.............
@@ponraul1221They saw the plane taking off, not the one landing, ATC should’ve asked if they saw the plane at a specific compass heading, obviously they’re going to see a plane somewhere at an airport
Thank you Mr. Secretary
Flying at night with Night vision Goggles near a commercial airport is plainly insane. Such a night training flight should never be done in that area.
Why were they doing nighttime flight training near one of the busiest airports in the world? Find out who made this stupid decision.
this happens all the time. stop acting like this is the first time.
Literally a non-stop occurrence in this corridor. That's not where the story is. We need full manifests. Priority 1.
@@joemo1033 stupid conspiracy theories aren’t where the story is either.
@@jasonoram4596 Actually it should not happen, PERIOD.
Thank you, Hegseth. So nice to hear truth from D.C.
Prayers for all involved.
Cant imagine Duffy in his first day on the job. Refreshing to see transparency from this administration. Prayers for the family members of those involved.
The most important question is who was on that flight.
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shouldn't the secretary of transportation be the one giving updates?
I think you mean the FAA genius
@Emilio-np4dk either way. the FFA secretary is under DOT.
@@Emilio-np4dk probably didn't know that though, huh?
Thank you
Thank you!
This surprised me. Ive never seen a Secretary of Defense give a briefing to the American public.
Pete Hegseth is perfectly setup for his first assignment at DoD.
Thanks Fox.
Where is the DEI part???
I thought that was the cause.
Thanks pete.
Finally, we don’t have to go to 4 different sources with 4 different “opinions” on what they think happened. Loving this.
Helluva a first tragedy to deal with but everyone seems to be on the job ready to give us the answers we need.
maga!!
They were wearing night vision goggles. Which might help make sense on why they got planes confused and depth of field.
My biggest? Was this black hawk equipped with remote control ability? Did the crew lose control do to being taken over remotely?
Something littel fishy here my friend 🧡
Heart broken to hear that. Life is so short
My deepest condolences to the families that lost loved ones.....may their memories always bring a blessing.
Blackhawk training in front of the airport? This stinks.
We finally have a government that cares and communicates.
Trump only cares about himself but you'll find that out down the road...........
Why was a proficiency flight being conducted in restricted DC airspace using NVG with its transponder off? Why was a Blackhawk that can be remotely controlled being used? Why was the helo designated Special Air Transport? Which country built the avionics for the helo?
Praying
It could have been another hijacking using either the plane's Automatic Flight Control System or the Uninterruptible Autopilot, made to look like an accident, but it was really sabotage.
Hegseth is the perfect man for this job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 we love you president Trump
TRAINING FLIGHT at a busy airport AT NIGHT ? That nonsense must stop 🛑 IMMEDIATELY
Exactly -- that heli used extraordinary maneuvers to hit the plane! It was an attack!
Agreeeeeee!!!!@@maryn8139
Happens every night of the year at airports all around the country. There are procedures to mitigate risks. Those procedures were not followed in this instance. It’s anything but “nonsense.”
what?? training flights happen all around the country amidst all kinds of air traffic. you want the military to stop training how to fight and fly at night????...think before you type!!!!
@rickb9585 maybe not near a busy airport ahhhh yahhhhh
Thank you Pete for keeping the American people informed.
Who was on that airplane? Russians.
Such a sad loss of life and talk about transparency, we are in a new era.
We know some black hawks are equipped to not need a pilot..
Look at that! Leaders addressing the nation. Despite this horrible tragedy, I’m glad we have leaders that are taking the issue head on. It’s way better than deflecting and trying somehow to blame Trump.
training with goggles killed them all. Airline pilots don't wear goggles for a reason
NVG gives a definite restricted field of vision.
This is how an administration is supposed to act. It will take a little getting used to a government that works for the people. But I will quickly adapt.
I really dig the fact that the SOD cares enough to deliver this. Big props
amazing how a change from idiots to class acts can get things done
"Training flight"
Huh.. where have i heard that before?
Who else was on that plane i wonder.. 🤔🤐🤨
*someone was targeted*
How can anyone in their remotely sane mind oppose Trump? We haven't had transparency like this since the civil war. It's been less then 24 hours but just getting out there to the public with what they do know. It's very refreshing.
He said absolutely nothing new.
How do you not see something that big? Either pilot.
Thank you SECDEF!
This secretary looks like he's doing a live Fox News reporting.
Well that’s a first wow !