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FAA Admits Oversight in Deadly Reagan Airport Collision

3/27/2025

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The FAA has acknowledged its oversight failures that contributed to the tragic midair collision near Reagan National Airport, claiming 67 lives. Senators expressed outrage at the FAA and Army for their insufficient safety protocols. Alarmingly, the NTSB revealed over 15,000 near-misses at the airport since 2021, prompting new regulations mandating ADS-B technology for aircraft in the vicinity.

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The FAA has acknowledged its oversight failures that contributed to the tragic midair collision near Reagan National Airport, claiming 67 lives. Senators expressed outrage at the FAA and Army for their insufficient safety protocols. Alarmingly, the NTSB revealed over 15,000 near-misses at the airport since 2021, prompting new regulations mandating ADS-B technology for aircraft in the vicinity.