On January 29, a collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport resulted in 67 fatalities. Air traffic controllers were aware of warning signals for at least 20 seconds prior to the incident but could not avert the crash. Investigations suggest human error likely played a role. As air traffic increases and staffing shortages continue, the aviation industry is exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in air traffic control to minimize such errors, despite concerns about AI's efficacy in unpredictable situations.
Air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport saw warning signals at least 20 seconds prior to the collision but could not prevent it.
Investigators are looking into human error as a contributing factor in the Black Hawk and American Airlines collision, which killed 67 people.
The aviation industry is considering whether artificial intelligence can reduce human error in air traffic control amidst increasing air traffic and staffing shortages.
Concerns remain about AI's limitations in managing unpredictable situations as trials begin to examine its role in air traffic management.
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