Some journos do want to learn, and don't like making stupid mistakes (like how many engines are on a jet that has just gone down.) Latvia, you and others can act as a resource for journos who are trying to figure out what happened when they are hauled out of bed at 4 in the morning to report on something they may know little about.
If a journalist has made a mistake, say so! For the reasonable media sources, you can often call or e-mail them directly, and they will correct their mistakes. (Polite language works best, however...)
Aviation accidents are hard to diagnose on a moments notice, but that won't stop people from trying, reasonably or otherwise.