FAA Investigates Near-Miss Involving Army Black Hawk and Commercial Jets at Reagan National
Two commercial jets aborted landings at Reagan National Airport after a Black Hawk helicopter violated airspace protocols, sparking concerns post-January's deadly crash.
Summary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized an Army Black Hawk's flight maneuver that caused two commercial jets to abort landings at Reagan National Airport. This incident, classified as a 'loss of separation,' follows a deadly crash in January that claimed 67 lives. The FAA and NTSB are investigating whether flight protocols were breached, as safety controversies linger over military aircraft operations in congested airspace. Both Delta Air Lines and Republic Airways expressed commitment to cooperation with the ongoing investigations, highlighting the need for enhanced air traffic safety measures in the region.
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- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the unacceptability of the incident involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter and called for stricter adherence to flight regulations.
- There are ongoing investigations by the NTSB and FAA to understand the breach of safety protocols around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, especially after the deadly January crash.
- Duffy advocates for reconsidering the necessity of helicopter flights in congested airspace and suggests alternative transportation methods for VIPs.
Associated Press·1M· "…The FAA, which manages the nation’s airspace and oversees aviation safety, has come under criticism after the NTSB said there had been an alarming number of near misses in recent years in the congested skies around Reagan National."