NTSB Blames FAA and Army Failures for Collision That Killed 67 People

The NTSB released its final report following a 2025 midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67 people.Investigators cited a fatal chain of events involving failures by the FAA and the Army, highlighting systemic issues with helicopter route design and traffic systems near Washington.The report issued 50 safety recommendations, including 33 directed to the FAA to improve crash avoidance technology and prevent future aviation disasters in the USA.