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NTSB Calls for Military Flight Reform After Deadly Crash

8/1/2025

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NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy slammed the FAA for its response to the tragic January 29 midair collision that claimed 67 lives near Washington, D.C. Investigators found that the Black Hawk helicopter crew miscalculated their altitude due to malfunctioning instruments. The NTSB is calling for crucial reforms, advocating for mandatory ADS-B tracking for military aircraft to prevent future disasters.

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NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy slammed the FAA for its response to the tragic January 29 midair collision that claimed 67 lives near Washington, D.C. Investigators found that the Black Hawk helicopter crew miscalculated their altitude due to malfunctioning instruments. The NTSB is calling for crucial reforms, advocating for mandatory ADS-B tracking for military aircraft to prevent future disasters.