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Relatives of the 67 people killed in last year’s Washington midair collision traveled to D.C. hoping the ROTOR Act would pass, aiming for stricter aviation safety rules; instead, the House did not advance ROTOR and backed an alternative, leaving the grieving families stunned and disappointed.
One year after the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac collision that killed 67 people, families and first responders recount their losses as authorities outline safety reforms: the NTSB cited a dangerously narrow 75-foot vertical separation between the helicopter route and the jet path, along with faulty helicopter altimeters and overreliance on visual separation with night vision gear; in response, the FAA has closed Route 4, re-routed helicopter traffic, banned visual separation within five miles of Reagan National, and issued nearly 50 recommendations with a final NTSB report pending.
Two experienced pilots, Kenneth Kirsch and Michael Greenberg, died in a midair helicopter collision near Hammonton, New Jersey, after their aircraft flew close together, possibly causing the crash. The incident is under investigation by the NTSB, with preliminary findings expected in 30 days.
Two pilots, Kenneth Kirsch and Michael Greenberg, died after their helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey. Both pilots, who received their licenses in 2014, were flying close together before the crash, which is under investigation by the NTSB. Witnesses and local reports describe the incident as shocking, with both helicopters spinning out of control and catching fire. The investigation will focus on communication between pilots and visibility conditions.
Two helicopters collided midair over Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which involved only the pilots onboard each aircraft.
Two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which involved a collision between an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, with pilots the only occupants.
Two helicopters collided midair over Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury; investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, focusing on pilot communication and visibility conditions.
Two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one injury, prompting an investigation by the NTSB and responses from local officials.
Two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and critical injuries to another person, with investigations ongoing.
The U.S. government admitted partial fault in a deadly midair collision near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people, including a Black Hawk helicopter crew and a passenger jet, with blame assigned to both military and air traffic control errors, in a court filing related to a lawsuit.
The US government has admitted responsibility for failures by Army pilots and air traffic controllers in the January 29 midair collision near DC that killed 67 people, as part of a court case brought by victims' families, highlighting collective government failures despite ongoing investigations.
A near midair collision occurred off the Venezuelan coast between a JetBlue flight and a US military refueling plane, prompting investigations and safety concerns from airline and military officials, amid heightened military activity in the region.
A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York nearly collided with a US Air Force tanker near Venezuela, with the pilot blaming the military plane for crossing their path without transponder activation, raising concerns amid increased US military activity in the region.
A JetBlue flight from Curaçao nearly collided with a US Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela, with the pilot blaming the military plane for crossing their path and not having its transponder on, prompting reports to authorities amid increased US military activity in the region.
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.