The tragic collision on January 29 between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport resulted in 67 fatalities, marking it as the worst aviation disaster in nearly 25 years. The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation, indicating issues like flawed communications and congested airspace as contributing factors. This incident is part of a concerning trend of recent aviation accidents, prompting media outlets to gather insights from pilots, passengers, and aviation officials to promote better safety awareness and reporting.
The Jan. 29 collision of a passenger jet and a military helicopter close to Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport was the worst in nearly a quarter of a century, taking 67 lives.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, and a combination of flawed communications and congested airspace in the area appear to be part of the explanation.
Are you a pilot who has spotted a detail we haven't reported on? Are you a passenger who has been affected by the Reagan National crash or others?
In the interests of educating the public and shining a brighter light on aviation safety, we want to better understand what has happened in Washington and beyond.
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