An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
"When you have statements in the press, very forceful, coming from the highest authority in the United States, people may be reluctant to tell their stories."
A midair collision near D.C. has raised concerns over FAA staffing, prompting scrutiny of air traffic control and aviation safety oversight.
The US president says the army Black Hawk involved in Wednesday's collision was above the 200ft altitude limit for helicopters.
There is a good reason why American commercial airliners have safely flown billions of miles since the last major tragedy.
Even though the investigation is ongoing and few details have been released, Trump quickly cast blame for Wednesday night’s deadly midair collision.
After mourning the loss of victims in an air collision in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump pivoted quickly to placing the blame.
President Donald Trump on Thursday blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference addressing Wednesday night's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C.
Two weeks into his presidency, Trump faced a major crisis with the plane crash near DCA. He brought his unconventional style to the matter
While Trump said it's unclear who is at fault, he blamed diversity, equity and inclusion policies in FAA hiring practices.
President Donald Trump addresses the nation following a fatal collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.