Momentos finais antes da colisão aérea em Washington infographic
A infografia mostra as rotas de voo e uma cronologia dos últimos momentos antes da colisão.
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Torre de controlo do aeroporto Reagan com menos pessoal no momento da colisão

By Jordi Bou

January 31, 2025 - Os investigadores procuram as causas da colisão aérea fatal entre um
avião de passageiros e um helicóptero perto de Washington, incluindo
alegações de falta de pessoal na torre de controlo na altura do acidente.

Sixty-seven people died after a passenger plane hit a military helicopter in mid-air near Washington DC's Ronald Reagan airport on Wednesday evening.

The air traffic control tower at Reagan airport was understaffed at the time of the collision, according to a government report about the circumstances surrounding the disaster that sparked renewed debate around the airport’s crowded airspace.

According to the report, described to The Washington Post, two people were handling the jobs of four among other colleagues inside National’s control tower at the time of the collision.

Also, the New York Times reports that he helicopter was above 300 feet, not below 200 feet as mandated by the approved route when it collided with the jet.

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PUBLISHED: 31/01/2025; STORY: Graphic News
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