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Washington Collision Prompts Proposal to Restrict Helicopter Flights

The investigation into the January 29 mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C., which claimed 67 lives, is ongoing. Following the crash, investigators have proposed restricting certain helicopter flights to enhance aviation safety. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy highlighted that current regulations allow aircraft and helicopters to come as close as…