NTSB Highlights Faulty Equipment and Oversight in Deadly DC Air Collision
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The NTSB investigation into the deadly January midair collision over Washington revealed that the Army Black Hawk helicopter was flying above its altitude limit with inaccurate readings, and that small separation distances and communication issues contributed to the crash, prompting calls for updated technology and stricter regulations.
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