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Pilot Error Determined as Cause of Deadly Washington Air Crash
Three months after the tragic air accident in the United States that claimed 67 lives, investigation results have revealed that the crash was caused by a helicopter pilot’s error. According to The New York Times, Rebecca Lobach, the pilot of a Black Hawk military helicopter, failed to follow warnings and instructions from air traffic controllers. This negligence led to a…
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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…
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