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Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, that killed 67, investigators conclude
The NTSB report cites FAA's flawed helicopter route placement and Army pilot training gaps as causes, urging 50 safety reforms to prevent future midair collisions.
- On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released its final report concluding multiple failures caused the January 29, 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed 67 people.
- Air traffic control records show degraded performance after two tower positions were combined, and FAA route placement near a runway approach was cited as part of the probable cause, the report found.
- Investigators found collision-alerting systems had limitations when the helicopter's ADS-B Out was off and neither aircraft had ADS-B In, limiting alert reception.
- NTSB investigators recommended legislative action, with Cruz and Cantwell co-sponsoring a bill awaiting a House vote, amid safety recommendations to the FAA.
- Proposed changes target supervisor limits, training, traffic limits and technology, as the NTSB calls for time limits on air traffic control supervisors, improved training, and crash-avoidance technology upgrades.
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