Trans pilot shares 'proof of life' video amid false claims she flew helicopter in D.C. crash

Trans pilot shares 'proof of life' video amid false claims she flew helicopter in D.C. crash

A transgender military pilot posted a "proof of life" video to refute social media rumors that she flew the helicopter involved in the plane crash that killed 67 people.

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