Key Insights from the Washington Midair Collision Investigation
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The NTSB hearing revealed that a midair collision near Washington D.C. involving an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter resulted in 67 deaths, with key issues including potential inaccuracies in the helicopter's altimeter, pressure on air traffic controllers to manage high traffic levels, and prior safety concerns raised by FAA staff that were not acted upon, leading to calls for improved safety measures.
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