💨 Abstract

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded its public testimony on a fatal January midair collision between an Army helicopter and a commercial jet, which killed 67 people. Key issues included the helicopter flying above prescribed levels near Ronald Reagan National Airport and warnings about hazards from heavy helicopter traffic that were ignored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Testimonies highlighted concerns about visual separation, the complexity of the airspace, and the lack of experience among military pilots.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff