Trump stated that the plane and helicopter disaster could have been avoided.

Aviation disasters in Washington could have been avoided.

US President Donald Trump stated on the social media platform TruthSocial.

While commenting on the collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near the airport in Washington, Trump noted that this incident could have been prevented.

The US President emphasized that the plane was on its usual approach path to the airport, while the helicopter had been flying directly towards the aircraft for an extended period.

“This was a clear night, the plane had its lights on, why didn’t the helicopter ascend, descend, or turn? Why didn’t the control tower instruct the helicopter on what to do instead of asking if they could see the plane? This is a poor situation that seemingly should have been avoided. Not good!” – he wrote.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (USA), a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter.