NTSB Blames Faulty Equipment and FAA Oversight in Deadly D.C. Crash
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The NTSB held a detailed hearing on the January midair collision near Reagan National Airport, revealing issues like altimeter inaccuracies and communication problems between agencies, with ongoing investigations and calls for safety improvements.
Topics:nation#air-traffic-control#ntsb#plane-crash#safety-investigation#transportation#washington-dc
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