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Transportation Secretary Duffy_ Both aircrafts were in standard flight pattern before crash

Published January 30, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:07

We wish we were gathering for different purposes today. I just want to let you know that The Department of Transportation, the FAA, along with the White House, President Trump, local, state and federal partners, [are] all working together on this incident in unison. I couldn't be prouder of this team that's been assembled, working tirelessly. Mayor, I want to thank you specifically for your work. (00:07–00:20)

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Transportation Secretary Duffy_ Both aircrafts were in standard flight pattern before crash | Uploaded January 30, 2025 | 01:23-01:29
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Transportation Secretary Duffy_ Both aircrafts were in standard flight pattern before crash | Uploaded January 30, 2025 | 01:28-01:38
“NTSB is going to start to analyze that aircraft, partner with the FAA with all the information we have.”
Transportation Secretary Duffy_ Both aircrafts were in standard flight pattern before crash | Uploaded January 30, 2025 | 01:47-01:56
“Safety is our expectation. Everyone who flies in American skies expects that we fly safely.”
Transportation Secretary Duffy_ Both aircrafts were in standard flight pattern before crash | Uploaded January 30, 2025 | 02:01-02:09
“President Trump, his administration, the FAA, the DOT, we will not rest until we have answers for the families and for the flying public.”
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