A Year After Washington Air Disaster: Who Failed Our Skies and Why It Matters for America’s Safety

As the nation marks one year since the deadly collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger plane over Washington, D.C., the grim truth emerges: critical failures by federal agencies continue to put American lives at risk. The crash, which claimed 67 souls—the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001—was not merely a tragic accident but a stark reminder that bureaucratic complacency and outdated systems can have catastrophic consequences. How Could Our Aviation System Fail So Spectacularly? Investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) uncovered multiple lapses that paved the way for this tragedy. The helicopter was flying...