How the Plane and Helicopter Crash in Washington, D.C., Happened: Maps and Graphics

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/17843817

Important context:

• January 20: FAA director fired
• January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
• January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
• January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
• January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

Staffing was not normal at air traffic control