really good pilot explanation of the plane crash

[BonzoFury]

I think it is a smaller problem than you expect.

OK, this thread has new life.

 

[IIowaFarmBoy]

Interesting conversation but everything is speculation. The copter should not have been at the altitude of the airliner in the landing zone, for example. But, this is what the forensic study will supply.

This... and it will be complex.

 

[IIowaFarmBoy]

What I don't understand is even if he was watching another plane how could they not see the plane they were going to have a head on collision with. I realize they are moving fast but the planes were all lit up.

Headlight angles. Flying at night creates lack of dimensions. At that height and distance there isn't a lot of time to react expecially for the jet flying at low altitude and speed.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

What I don't understand is even if he was watching another plane how could they not see the plane they were going to have a head on collision with. I realize they are moving fast but the planes were all lit up.

The night vision goggles probably restricted peripheral vision is all I can think of…

 

[joelbc1]

That was really good. Nice to see that people with actual knowledge are helping to explain what likely happened while we wait for official investigation results.

Honestly mom…will this pilot’s explanation hold up to “executive scrutiny”? It’s gonna have to jump thru some anti-DEI/ anti-Biden/Dem to hold any official credibility. Agenda is #1!