Sean Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary, said at a press conference Monday that reports there was only one air traffic controller working when the crash occurred at LaGuardia Airport are "inaccurate."

The airport has 33 air traffic controllers certified, and seven in training. The goal is to have 37 air traffic controllers, he said.

Duffy declined to say whether the staffing Sunday night was satisfactory but noted, "LaGuardia is a well-staffed airport."

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