California Representative Eric Swalwell, who landed shortly before the deadly collision, highlights the challenges of managing air traffic in the busy Washington, D.C. area.
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell of California's 15th congressional district, a Democrat from Dublin, shared his firsthand account of the tragic collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet near Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport . Swalwell disclosed to KTVU that he had just landed at Reagan National Airport on Wednesday evening, mere minutes before the catastrophic crash.
He explained that he was traveling from Houston, where he had spent time with his parents and conducted some meetings.Swalwell highlighted the consistently 'crowded airspace' in the region encompassing Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Andrews Air Force Base, the departure point for the president. He stressed the importance of effectively managing the substantial travel volume passing through this area, emphasizing that it would be a top priority moving forward.Swalwell acknowledged the need for a comprehensive investigation into the incident. He stated that understanding the role, if any, of congested air traffic in the cause of the collision was crucial. Additionally, he emphasized the need to determine if there were sufficient air traffic controllers to mitigate congestion and prevent such tragedies. He underscored that there were many critical questions to be addressed in the aftermath of this devastating event
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