In a recent press conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the tragic plane crash involving American Airlines over the Potomac River. This incident has been deemed the deadliest airliner accident in the United States in over two decades, sparking fear and concern amongst the public.
The crash, which occurred on November 12, 2001, took the lives of all 260 individuals on board the aircraft, as well as five individuals on the ground in Belle Harbour, New York. Coming just two months after the terror attacks of 9/11, the crash raised questions of potential sabotage. However, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the crash was likely due to the in-flight separation of the plane’s vertical stabilizer, caused by the aircraft carrying excessive weight.
This tragic event stands as the highest death toll for a single jetliner crash in US history, serving as a stark reminder of the risks and dangers associated with air travel. As Defense Secretary Hegseth addresses the aftermath of this devastating incident, the nation mourns the loss of those affected and calls for increased safety measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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