President Donald Trump expressed concern over the midair collision between a US Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane, labeling it as a 'bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented.' The incident occurred during a clear night, with the airplane following a routine approach to the airport while the helicopter appeared to be heading straight towards it for an extended period.
Trump questioned why the helicopter did not take evasive action such as ascending, descending, or turning, especially considering the visibility provided by the airplane's blazing lights. He also raised concerns about the role of the control tower, suggesting that they should have provided guidance to the helicopter instead of merely inquiring if they had spotted the plane.
