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Grammy23

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23. I'm not going to flame you because ..
Fri Jan 31, 2025, 02:38 PM
Jan 2025

One of my first thoughts when they released the early video was that it appeared that the helicopter accelerated just before impact with the jet. Even as grainy as the video was, you could still the outline of both the helicopter and the plane. They showed that clip over and over and it looked the same each time. My husband and I both commented at the time that it almost looked deliberate.

My next thought was don’t be silly. It was an accident. But we should have learned by now that things like suicide missions and deliberate sabotage can happen. It still deserves to be examined for that. We do not have access to all the data but we do have eyes to see and are entitled to express our opinion. The NTSB will sort it all out and I’m going to assert that sabotage and suicide will be considered, among ALL the other possibilities. They’d be remiss in their duties if they don’t.

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You be you snowybirdie Jan 2025 #1
I don't understand why people take such offense to the thought of it or the questions? boston bean Jan 2025 #2
It's a legitimate question & theory. Lemons UK Jan 2025 #4
We have a right to think and ask questions. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #6
Some people have very defensive egos ... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #9
The black boxes/voice recorders will tell us what happened. brush Jan 2025 #57
I'm curious how much time before the collision was the last verbal communication from the chopper. LonePirate Jan 2025 #3
Another good question. n/t yellow dahlia Jan 2025 #17
I believe it was about a second. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #59
It was mere seconds appmanga Jan 2025 #64
Without any other indications to lead me in that direction.. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #5
Trashing. maxsolomon Jan 2025 #7
Very unlikely. drray23 Jan 2025 #8
I agree. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #10
Plane was approx. 150 ft higher than helo, slightly before impact. yagotme Jan 2025 #11
Yes, people have been known to crash vehicles on purpose. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #15
There was that one pilot that flew a plane full of passengers into a mountain to commit suicide. boston bean Jan 2025 #18
That was Germanwings Flight 9525. But not the only incident EX500rider Jan 2025 #27
I think it is more likely it was an accident because of the way it appeared to happen Meowmee Jan 2025 #30
Someone here says there is no black box on those helicopters though Meowmee Jan 2025 #19
The post I read was they stated when THEY were flying. Didn't give a time frame. yagotme Jan 2025 #22
Given that the NTSB briefing talked about the heli's black box, I think that poster was incorrect. LauraInLA Jan 2025 #24
The Blakhawks do ForgedCrank Jan 2025 #49
The helicopter does not have a black box. Native Jan 2025 #44
They found one, sooo... nt yagotme Feb 2025 #65
There is no FDR or CVR on the helicopter. Nt Maru Kitteh Jan 2025 #45
So, what is the black box they say they've recovered? nt yagotme Feb 2025 #66
Is it possible that he was having sex with a blow-up doll at the time of impact? (Just asking questions.) Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #12
No criticism from me canetoad Jan 2025 #13
I think your questions are fair to ask. yellow dahlia Jan 2025 #14
Remotely possible, but there are far more likely explanations 0rganism Jan 2025 #16
Suicide by the helicopter pilot did cross my mind Quiet Em Jan 2025 #20
I don't think it is likely but I have no problem asking those questions Meowmee Jan 2025 #21
I'm not going to flame you because .. Grammy23 Jan 2025 #23
Seems highly unlikely to me. MineralMan Jan 2025 #25
Am open to any topic unless it gets too MTGreen-ish. Your topic seems more like tossing around allegorical oracle Jan 2025 #26
My instinct is that critical information is missing. peacebuzzard Jan 2025 #28
There are two more much clearer videos. Hard to watch. boston bean Jan 2025 #32
It is horrifyingly dramatic especially because it shows true reality. peacebuzzard Jan 2025 #58
Fair questions. H2O Man Jan 2025 #29
People see your question as defamatory to the crew in the helicopter. madaboutharry Jan 2025 #31
I Don;t think his answering is determinative. boston bean Jan 2025 #33
I'm sorry, but I don't know what you mean by this. madaboutharry Jan 2025 #34
There could be other reasons he responded. I don't find his answering alone to be determinative. boston bean Jan 2025 #35
Nothing was ever proven about MH370 either Renew Deal Jan 2025 #42
Yes it's possible. Disaffected Jan 2025 #36
Katy Tur reporting we may have info from the black boxes/recordings within the next hour. allegorical oracle Jan 2025 #37
It is almost humanly impossible to time a crash like that crimycarny Jan 2025 #38
It could have just presented itself as an opportunity not did not have to be planned out, no? boston bean Jan 2025 #40
Why would a terrorism strike or suicide be "unplanned" crimycarny Jan 2025 #61
Everyone has questions. It's reasonable to ask in good faith. yardwork Jan 2025 #39
It's a fair question considering the video Renew Deal Jan 2025 #41
? Wifes husband Jan 2025 #43
Thank you. NoRethugFriends Jan 2025 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Jan 2025 #46
I don't ForgedCrank Jan 2025 #47
Perhaps the helicopter was on Auto Pilot. Kid Berwyn Jan 2025 #48
It was not NoRethugFriends Jan 2025 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author AkFemDem Jan 2025 #50
Of course. NoRethugFriends Jan 2025 #54
Curiously enough, my super MAGA MiL, made that same claim to me last night. marble falls Jan 2025 #52
Or tintinvotes Jan 2025 #55
Anything is possible. Evidence? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #56
Well, that sort of thing has happened with aircraft before, but I don't find it useful RockRaven Jan 2025 #60
Glad you re-posted this Mike 03 Jan 2025 #62
There are a lot easier and surer ways to commit suicide. LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #63
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