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> Yes, this accident has made big news because so few accidents have happened in this decade...

And there is video footage of it happening. Never underestimate the how much excitement there is in news rooms where there is actually video of the news that isn't just people talking.

Yes the news cycle amplifies everything but when they have video the volume goes to 11 (or beyond)!

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So true. There was another plane crash that killed ten people in Alaska over the weekend...even though it was more deadly it hasn't gotten the same coverage, in some measure because there's no video of the accident.

I think the issue is that major airline crashes are so relatable since many people fly on a major carrier every so often. "It could've been me" plays. On the other hand, very, very few people take air taxis in Alaska.

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