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Yet air traffic control had the Blackhawk at 200 ft right where it should be and 100ft below where the accident occurred. Don't jump to conclusions...

You don't see colored lights wearing night vision goggles. Different shades https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/politics/dc-plane-crash-night-vision-goggles.html While the image seen through the goggles would present light as either green or white, it does not allow pilots to distinguish between the red or green lights on another aircraft that would signal its direction of flight, which pilots could see by looking just to the side of their goggles. Flying in highly lit areas, like cities, could also prove challenging, said the pilot, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly about standard flight procedures in the nation’s capital. Any limitations to a pilot’s peripheral vision or depth perception caused by wearing night-vision goggles are mitigated through frequent training and night-flying, the military pilot said, and it would be up to the pilots whether to wear their goggles up or down at any given moment – depending on the situation or environment. NYTIMES

Course change, different heading. Pilots had on night vision goggles. Colored lights NA. Blackhawk pilots may have mistaken the front of the Aircraft for the back. The two aircrafts are going 150 mph at each other. Absolutely, as will I, The Blackhawk pilots still died serving our country. I will gladly give them the benefit of the doubt. keep in mind the investigation already found a 100ft discrepancy in 300ft of Airspace. Instrumentation error, not human. As Beck pointed out. Clearance for that helicopter route should be withheld while those runways are in use for landing.

When I was just a baby, my mama told me, "Son Always be a good boy, don't ever play with guns" But I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die When I hear that whistle blowing', I hang my head and cry (oh yeah!)

Seconds away from paths crossing and you are telling a moving aircraft to stop in its tracks and let the other moving aircraft pass so you can go behind it. Cruising speed of a Blackhawk is over 150 mph To me that's insane and not the kind of instructions that can help the Blackhawk at this point. How about a course change, different heading perhaps. The kind of generic response you might get though when one person tries to do the job of two IMO. 100ft discrepancy in 300 ft of airspace is the problem I see here. Tower had the Blackhawk at 200ft. Collison occurred at 300ft.

I agree, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/radar-showed-army-helicopter-flying-lower-than-jet-before-crash/ar-AA1yg2nc?ocid=xboxntp&pc=U531&cvid=a29cd1ace4984eba9e97e144567348e5&ei=11 A clue perhaps When you look at the flight paths it appears the Blackhawk would have had all the time in the world to see the airliner and make a course adjustment. In reality and at the speeds they were traveling I'm not so sure because of the slight left bank the airliner was making on approach to the runway. Looking directly at the airliner from the BlackHawk it may have made it difficult to make the proper course adjustment. Looks like the BlackHawk made a sharp right bank at the last second trying to miss the airliner. Directing the BlackHawk to go behind the airliner may have inadvertently helped trigger the crash IMO.

This is a big part of the problem in my humble opinion. Military and civilian aviation flying together under different rules/ chain of command.

This may have been brought up already. One of the 1st things that jumped out at Captain Sully was the technique in aviation called visual separation that was used. This rather common technique passes responsibility of an aircraft flight path from the control tower over to the pilot, in this case flying the Blackhawk. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/captain-sully-offers-his-take-on-american-airlines-5342-helicopter-collision/ar-AA1y8rsG?ocid=xboxntp&pc=U531&cvid=0623b03926f4455b862b7787c2a71dec&ei=8 At 1st glance this technique clearly needs the control tower to continue monitoring all air traffic including the Blackhawk and make precautionary course changes when needed IMO. In this case none was given to the airliner or Blackhawk. https://www.today.com/video/captain-sully-sullenberger-weighs-in-on-dc-plane-crash-230690373713

Joe Brady did a very good job this season IMO. 2 playoff wins in the young coaches cap along with getting Buffalo to the AFC Championship. Featuring a well balanced Offense run and pass. Good ball distribution giving all the Bills play makers a chance to contribute. The kind of Offense that helps bring about longevity at the QB position. That being said James Cook is borderline elite in my humble opinion and more touches vs KC wins the game IMO.

I appreciate the discussion. Normally I'm all about drafting good targets for Josh. Overall with the addition of Cooper I view Allens supporting cast, WR's TE's RB's to be very good. One that will only get better season 2 for Cooper and hopefully Keon Coleman IMO. The Bills need more help on D then O in my humble opinion.

We hold them to 3 points on their last scoring drive. KC D prevents Buffalo from scoring again. The better D wins the game. Comprende?

Don't you think making decisions on where we need help the most should be determined by the body of work throughout the season? Other teams D makes plays. KC stopped the drive with good Defense. You get that right?

I really want Buffalo's next draft to concentrate on the D. Scoring was not the problem.

One scoring drive away from the Superbowl. One, against arguably the best football the league has ever seen. By winning 3 Championships in a row Mahomes and the Chiefs will be cemented into NFL history as the best Dynasty team ever. Only one team could beat them with starters playing this season. Buffalo One scoring drive away. One

About the same for me. Born in Buffalo and the juice is where it all began.

Yet the Bills ranked 2 in the NFL in scoring Offense and beat the number 1 scoring Offense by scoring more points vs Lions. Ranked 2nd in red zone Offense. Tied for 2nd with 65 TD's. Best TD to INT ratio Josh Allen has ever had in a season. (28 TD's 6 INT's) Wear a guy down how? Less hits running because a RB is carrying the load? Less hits passing when sack numbers are lowest ever in a season? Really?

McD started this amazing culture change by taking Buffalo into the playoffs with Tyrod Taylor behind Center after a 2 decade drought. Considering the player turnover Buffalo overachieved this season in my humble opinion. Sounds like something A Rodgers might do OP.

Losing the innovative mind of Teddy Marchibroda after the Bills 1st Super Bowl appearance was a major set back for the Buffalo Bills Offense. One I don't think the Bills were ever able to overcome in the J K era IMO. Not enough to win a Championship.

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Indian Chef and co has fed on the proud and mighty Buffalo for far to long (mangy beasts albeit) The Herd surge to the Superbowl!!!!

Fitz knows the Gailey playbook like the back of his hand. Fan of both and using Coleman like SJ was used in the Gailey Offense matches Keon's skill set best IMO. While Fitzy may have played for more then one NFL team. The Fitzmagic heart resides in Buffalo. LETS GO BUFFALO!!!!!

Lol, you got a laugh out of me there

Not my cup of tea, but wanted to thank you for trying. Got something fun or funny peeps? Post it Already been posted , but I love this guy!!!!

Bump, just because