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Transportation Secretary, Sea Duffy, confirmed that the helicopter pilot was aware of the nearby plane at the time of the collision, stating there was no communication breakdown between the two aircraft. However, James Krauss, an experienced lawyer specializing in aviation disasters, highlighted that normal protocols should have ensured aircraft separation. He noted that it was unusual for military aircraft to share airspace with passenger planes, emphasizing the role of air traffic control and potential lapses therein.