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Army finds systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes

Published October 8, 2026 4:22 pm • Updated October 8, 2026 4:22 pm •

A U.S. Army report has highlighted the many systemic breakdowns that led to last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. The military has also recommended numerous steps it should take ...

A U.S. Army report has highlighted the many systemic breakdowns that led to last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. The military has also recommended numerous steps it should take …

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