Why so many planes are crashing in North America

Why so many planes are crashing in North America

Author: The Times March 6, 2025 Duration: 28:27

So far this year, there have been multiple fatal plane crashes and near-misses in North America, leaving 87 dead. President Trump has blamed diversity initiatives, with no evidence. But experts point to a different problem, and have been ringing the alarm bells for years. 

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