Documents Reveal 2 Close Calls Between Jets, Military Helicopters 1 Day Before Deadly Midair Collision at D.C. Airport

TL;DR

Two separate incidents on January 28, 2025, involved passenger jets being forced to take evasive action due to unexpected approaches by Army helicopters near Reagan National Airport.
Air traffic controllers had warned the FAA for over a decade about safety concerns in the increasingly congested airspace around Reagan National Airport.
The airport is operating beyond its intended capacity, with Congress increasing flight numbers, contributing to dangerous conditions.
The midair collision on January 29, 2025, between an Army Black Hawk and American Airlines Flight 5342, resulting in 67 fatalities, is attributed to systemic failures by the NTSB.
Recommendations for improved safety have been made, including restricting helicopter traffic and overhauling the air traffic control system, but concerns remain about further incidents.

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