BOMBSHELL: ATC Staffing Levels ‘NOT NORMAL’ During Crash

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(AmericanProsperity.com) – A bombshell Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report revealed critical detail: mismanagement and understaffing at Ronald Reagan International Airport caused the tragic air disaster in Washington, D.C.

The fatal collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.

American Airlines Flight 5342 carried members of the international figure-skating community while the U.S. Army helicopter had personnel aboard conducting an “annual proficiency training flight.”

The FAA’s internal preliminary safety report paints a damning picture of the circumstances leading to the catastrophic midair collision.

According to the report, staffing at the air traffic control tower was “not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic,” highlighting a severe shortage of personnel during a critical period.

In a shocking revelation, it was discovered that only one air traffic controller was on duty at the time of the accident, performing tasks typically assigned to two people.

This understaffing issue is not an isolated incident but part of a broader crisis plaguing the airport.

Reagan National currently operates with a mere 19 fully trained controllers, a far cry from the desired 30, leaving the facility dangerously understaffed by more than a third.

The consequences of this staffing shortage are dire. Many controllers are forced to work up to six days a week and 10 hours a day.

This situation pushes the limits of human endurance in a profession where alertness and precision are key.

This relentless schedule not only jeopardizes the safety of air travelers but also puts an unbearable strain on the dedicated professionals tasked with guiding aircraft safely.

The tragedy has brought to light the systemic issues plaguing the FAA and the air traffic control system nationwide.

Chronic understaffing, insufficient funding, and outdated technology have eroded safety margins to dangerous levels.

This is not just a problem at Reagan National; it is a crisis affecting airports across the country that causes delays, cancellations, and now, a devastating loss of life.

President Donald Trump has partially blamed the Biden administration’s misplaced priorities for the disaster.

Without mincing words, Trump pointed out how diversity initiatives have taken precedence over crucial safety measures, potentially contributing to this tragedy.

His call to “put safety first” resonates with Americans who demand accountability and competence from their government institutions.

As of now, the nation keeps mourning the loss of lives, including members of the international figure-skating community and dedicated Army personnel.

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