Summary
On January 29, a plane and an Army helicopter collided near Washington, D.C., resulting in 67 deaths. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the causes and will recommend changes to prevent similar incidents. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has already made some airspace regulation changes permanent.
Key Facts
- The NTSB is investigating a collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.
- The crash, which happened on January 29, led to the deaths of 67 people.
- This was the deadliest plane crash on American soil since 2001.
- The FAA has made permanent airspace restrictions to prevent future collisions around Reagan National Airport.
- A poorly designed helicopter route and ignored warnings are among the factors identified by the NTSB.
- The helicopter was flying 78 feet higher than it should have been.
- The crash occurred despite flying remaining one of the safest travel methods due to multiple safety measures.
- Measures to keep planes and helicopters apart were insufficient on the route followed by the helicopter.
