Why didn't the helicopter turn away from plane?

What is your best guess?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon has begun a probe into the cause of a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter, looking to understand who was to blame and how the tragedy occurred.

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carpediem · 61-69, M

I heard a report that explained how it was possible that the helicopter crew did not see the commercial jet. When a helicopter is accelerating, it generally tilts forward making visibility above difficult. The jet has an issue seeing immediately below them.

It's a tragedy and surely could have been avoided. Hopefully the investigation is thorough and doesn't hold anything back or try to protect anyone.