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Midair Collision Risk Raises Alarm at Burbank Airport

1/30/2026

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National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy warned Hollywood Burbank Airport faces a significant risk of midair collisions due to busy airspace.
During a board meeting, she cited concerns from commercial airlines about the helicopter-aircraft traffic mix.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it has implemented safety measures, including lowering the Van Nuys traffic pattern, and preliminary data show fewer Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) alerts.

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National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy warned Hollywood Burbank Airport faces a significant risk of midair collisions due to busy airspace.
During a board meeting, she cited concerns from commercial airlines about the helicopter-aircraft traffic mix.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it has implemented safety measures, including lowering the Van Nuys traffic pattern, and preliminary data show fewer Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) alerts.