U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed frustration over an incident where two commercial jetliners had to abort landings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport due to an Army Black Hawk helicopter's violation of safety protocols. This event follows a tragic mid-air collision that killed 67 people earlier this year. Duffy emphasized the importance of adhering to helicopter flight restrictions around DCA, advocating for strict compliance to prevent any future tragedies in congested airspace. Both the FAA and NTSB are conducting investigations into the incident, with further discussions planned with the Defense Department regarding regulation adherence.
"Safety must ALWAYS come first. We just lost 67 souls! No more helicopter rides for VIPs or unnecessary training in a congested DCA airspace full of civilians."
"The even more troubling issue is that our helicopter restrictions around DCA are crystal clear, yet they were disregarded during the recent incident."
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