On January 29, a midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport resulted in 67 fatalities. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are scrutinizing air traffic communications, particularly whether the helicopter had received a directive to adjust its altitude. The incident is the deadliest U.S. airline disaster since 2001 and highlights ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety amid several recent aviation accidents, including a medical transport jet crash in Philadelphia and a commuter aircraft incident in Alaska.
On Jan. 29, an American Airlines passenger jet collided with an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, resulting in the death of all 67 people onboard.
Investigators believe that the Army helicopter may not have received the crucial directive to change its altitude, contributing to the deadly midair collision.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, focusing on both the helicopter's altitude and its operational communications prior to the crash.
This tragedy marks the deadliest U.S. plane crash since the 2001 New York City disaster, reigniting discussions on aviation safety amidst recent spate of incidents.
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