Army calls for safety fixes after finding systemic failures behind DC midair collision
Summary
The U.S. Army released a report on last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., revealing many safety failures that contributed to the crash. The report points to problems in air traffic control, helicopter routes, and training, and recommends changes to avoid similar accidents.Key Facts
- A midair collision happened between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
- The crash was the deadliest plane accident on U.S. soil in over 20 years.
- The Army report found systemwide safety breakdowns, including issues with air traffic control and military training.
- Air traffic controllers did not provide clear warnings to the helicopter and airline pilots.
- The helicopter’s flight route and night-vision goggles made it hard for the pilots to see the plane.
- The vertical separation between the helicopter and plane was too small to be safe, considering instrument errors.
- The Army is checking helicopter operations in other cities for similar risks.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is mostly satisfied with the Army’s steps to improve safety.
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