Systemic Failures Led to Midair Collision Over Potomac River in Washington
NTSB recommendations call for changes to helicopter route design, air traffic control procedures, safety management systems, data sharing and collision avoidance technologyWASHINGTON (January 28, 2026) — Systemic failures in airspace design, safety oversight, and risk management by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Army contributed to a midair collision a year ago over





