What caused the deadly January 2025 air collision?

The National Transportation Safety Board found that systemic failures by the Federal Aviation Administration led to the mid-air collision.

When will the Senate Commerce Committee hold a hearing on air safety?

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee plans to hold a hearing on February 12 to discuss air safety reforms.

How many people died in the January 2025 air disaster?

The collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter resulted in the deaths of 67 people.

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FAA Failures Triggered Deadly Air Collision

3 Feb

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NTSB found systemic FAA failures caused fatal air collision.
The crash killed 67 people, deadliest since 2001.
A Senate hearing is set for February 12 to discuss air safety.

FAA Failures Triggered Deadly Air Collision

A mid-air collision that claimed 67 lives in January 2025 was caused by systemic failures within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). This tragic event near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster since November 2001.

The NTSB's findings have prompted action from lawmakers. The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will hold a hearing on February 12. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is slated to testify.

This hearing is part of an effort to gain approval for an air safety reform bill. The proposed legislation has faced delays and is currently stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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