You have to give a shot to figure out: Are they above you or below you?

Or how far away?

Or which direction are they headed?

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Everything is harder at night, hesummarized.

There would have been fewer ground lights visible over the water than over land at night, he continued.

It might have made it a little bit harder to see.

Rescue boats at night responding to DC plane crash, water illuminated by emergency lights.

But thats a supposition.

Of course, weve added technology to it.

But a lot of the technology is old.

Man in a suit with a pink tie, discussing a theory on a DC plane crash.

The National Transportation Safety Boardannouncedon Thursday that it was at the scene of the crash and was investigating.

Obviously, at some point, separation was tragically lost.

Any lapse could potentially be fatal, even though we have a lot of safety.

Plane crash site in DC with visible debris in water near the Capitol, highlighting theory of fewer ground lights visible.

He added: Im just devastated by this.

We have the obligation to learn from every failure and improve.

That plane had encountered double engine failure after colliding with a flock of geese shortly after takeoff.

Man in a blue shirt and dark sweater discusses a plane crash theory involving fewer visible ground lights.

All 155 people on board survived the planes landing into the Hudson River.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it will issue a preliminary report into the recent crash within 30 days.

Check out the results:

Man speaking about a DC plane crash theory, with text overlay discussing airplane visibility and air traffic control communications.

Pilot in a cockpit, discussing fewer ground lights' impact on plane crash theory.

Plane in water with people standing on wings; related to Captain Sully’s theory on DC crash visibility issue.

Comment discussing a plane and helicopters, suggesting it’s rare for both to be in the same area; related to fewer ground lights.

Facebook comment discussing Captain Sully’s theory on the DC plane crash and ground lights visibility issue.

Facebook comment about Captain Sully’s theory on DC plane crash tragedy.

Facebook comment on Captain Sully’s plane crash theory about ground lights visibility and blame.

Social media comment discussing a helicopter accident and expressing criticism towards the military.

Facebook comment questioning air traffic control after DC plane crash.

Facebook comment thanking Captain Sully for being the voice of reason, related to theory on DC plane crash.

Social media comment questioning military training near airport, related to Captain Sully’s theory on DC plane crash.

Comment on Sully’s positivity and condolences for DC plane crash victims.

Doug Dwyer’s comment on fewer ground lights visible in DC plane crash theory discussion.

Facebook comment discussing a theory on the DC plane crash by Captain Sully, mentioning ground lights visibility.

Facebook comment discussing potential human error and confusion with lights in a DC plane crash.

Comment about DC plane crash criticizing airport safety and military airspace use in Washington, DC.

Facebook comment discussing Captain Sully and a recent plane crash with a head-on collision comparison.

Comment appreciating Captain Sully’s aviation safety insight regarding the DC plane crash.

Comment emphasizes skill and preparedness importance in aviation with fewer ground lights visible.