Investigators briefed lawmakers on Thursday regarding the recent midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, DC. The collision, which occurred on January 29 near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, resulted in the tragic loss of 67 lives.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided updates to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The NTSB is leading a thorough investigation into the incident, with ongoing efforts to retrieve wreckage from the Potomac River.
