Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:26pm on 02 Aug 2025,Saturday International
On January 29, 2025, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines regional jet over Reagan National Airport, killing all 67 aboard. NTSB testimony cited multiple failures: faulty altimeters under‑reported by 80–130 ft, causing the helicopter to exceed its 200‑ft ceiling, while night‑vision goggles hampered pilots’ peripheral and color‑light visibility, making it hard to spot the jet against bright ground lights . Miscommunication from busy air traffic control—handling dozens of aircraft—led to unheeded warnings and improper visual separation . Systemic FAA funding and oversight gaps compounded the tragedy. A final NTSB report is expected next year. (PC: AP)
