Washington D.C. Plane Crash
Controller Went Home Early Before Collision …
Unusual Deviation, According to Report
Published
The Federal Aviation Administration says staffing levels were below the “normal” amount when the deadly plane crash occurred over Washington, D.C. … and, it looks like it was a decision made by a supervisor.
The New York Times — citing an anonymous source — says an air traffic control supervisor combined the responsibilities of handling both helicopters and plane flight paths before the usual time … though it’s currently not clear why.
