Dear Sisters and Brothers:
We are all devastated by the recent accident involving the PSA Airlines-operated aircraft at DCA and a military aircraft.
Some of our brothers and sisters at PSA have joined me in this investigation. The IAM has a long-standing history of assisting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in these types of events and has consistently been recognized as having Interested Party Status due to our expertise.
That said, the NTSB will not tolerate any information leaked by an IAM member to the press or social media, and we could potentially be removed from the investigation.
Please refrain from commenting, posting any perceived content, or speaking with the press.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this accident or the investigation, please direct them to me or another member of the District 142 Flight Safety Committee.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Bud Brown
Flight Safety Director
