The Disturbing Conspiracy Theory About A Black Hawk Helicopter Involved In A Plane Crash In Dc Is Actually True

Prior to Wednesday’s tragic aerial collision with American Airlines flight 5342, a US Army helicopter had been engaged in a routine preparation for a potential capital attack scenario. The Black Hawk helicopter, carrying three service members, was reportedly involved in a training exercise just before 9 p.m. when it collided with the passenger flight, resulting in the death of all three troops aboard.

According to officials, the training exercise involved a planned evacuation of the White House. The military personnel were simulating the evacuation route as part of the Continuity of Government (COG) procedures, which guarantee the functioning of vital government operations during catastrophic events, such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or nuclear strikes.

As the incident unfolded, social media quickly erupted with speculation, with many internet sleuths suggesting that the helicopter was following a presidential emergency evacuation plan. Defense sources, after some verification, confirmed to CBS News that the training exercise had indeed been part of the government’s contingency plans.

COG operations are structured to ensure the safety of key government officials and the continued function of essential infrastructure and services. Protecting infrastructure, along with safeguarding important persons, is one of the five core components of these plans.

Among the service members on board the Black Hawk were Staff Sergeant Ryan O’Hara, who served as the crew chief, and Andrew Eaves, the pilot in command, a Chief Warrant Officer 2. A third member, a female co-pilot, was also on the helicopter but has not been identified by the Army at the request of her family. This decision to withhold her name, though uncommon in such incidents, has been respected by the Army. Typically, military personnel who die in accidents are identified publicly within 24 hours after their families are informed.

The family’s request for privacy has drawn attention, especially since it is a rare move. According to the New York Times, the choice to withhold the name is considered an “extraordinary step.” It’s unclear why the Army honored this request, although it is not uncommon for families to seek privacy following the loss of a loved one.

Details about the co-pilot’s experience suggest that she had about 500 flying hours, which is considered a “standard” amount for military pilots. Her colleagues, O’Hara and Eaves, were described as highly experienced, each having over 1,000 flying hours.

Initially, the identity of the co-pilot was misreported. Jo Ellis, a transgender woman, was mistakenly named as the individual aboard the helicopter. Ellis quickly denied the claim in an interview with DailyMail.com, clearing up the confusion.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Wednesday night’s collision, which involved an American Eagle flight carrying 64 passengers, sent both planes plummeting into the Potomac River. Dashcam footage from nearby vehicles showed a massive fireball erupting on impact. The Black Hawk’s black box, which includes the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, was recovered from the debris on Friday. Similarly, the black boxes from the American Airlines flight were retrieved by salvage teams on Thursday evening.

Despite the region’s notoriously busy airspace, the crash occurred near Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, a hub often plagued by air traffic control shortages. It was revealed Thursday that one of the airport’s controllers had been allowed to leave for the night, leaving a single controller to manage a significantly heavier workload during the time of the collision.

President Trump commented on the tragedy on Thursday, speculating that diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) policies within air traffic control staffing could have played a role in the accident. Although he provided no further details, his remarks have sparked some debate.

As the investigation continues, both the military and airline officials are cooperating with authorities to determine the exact cause of the crash. For now, families are mourning the loss of 67 lives, including the three military personnel, whose service and sacrifice have been honored by their peers and the public.