A collision occurred between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Airport, potentially due to visibility issues exacerbated by night vision goggles. Mark Stephens, a retired Delta pilot, emphasizes that despite the accident, air travel is generally safer than car travel. He notes the danger of busy airports like Reagan and LaGuardia, advocating for larger aircraft to reduce collision risk. The incident highlights the challenges of maintaining visual separation in congested airspace, especially under VFR regulations.
One suggestion I have for safety is to limit the size of the planes flying in. The American Airlines flight was small - around 60 seats...
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