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NTSB Warns of Collision Risks at Burbank Airport

2/3/2026

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) raised concerns about risks at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) after a January 2025 midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said airlines warned of future collisions at Burbank and urged U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize safety.
Despite BUR’s 12.08% rise in passenger traffic last year, the FAA adjusted traffic patterns at Van Nuys Airport.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) raised concerns about risks at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) after a January 2025 midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said airlines warned of future collisions at Burbank and urged U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize safety.
Despite BUR’s 12.08% rise in passenger traffic last year, the FAA adjusted traffic patterns at Van Nuys Airport.