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usnews1 month ago•3 min saved

NTSB on-scene spokesman exits agency amid White House firing claim

NTSB board member Todd Inman, the agency’s initial on-scene spokesman for the January Washington, D.C. midair collision, abruptly left the NTSB after saying he was fired by the White House’s Presidential Personnel Office on behalf of President Trump; Inman, appointed by Biden in 2024, says no reason was given for his termination, and CBS News reports neither the White House nor the NTSB commented. The departure follows the firing of another Biden-appointed NTSB member in May 2025 and highlights ongoing questions about safety oversight and personnel changes within the agency.

via CBS News|

#aviation-safety #midair-collision #ntsb

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

House Setback Frustrates Families Demanding Stronger Air-Safety Rules

Relatives of the 67 people killed in last year’s Washington midair collision traveled to D.C. hoping the ROTOR Act would pass, aiming for stricter aviation safety rules; instead, the House did not advance ROTOR and backed an alternative, leaving the grieving families stunned and disappointed.

via The New York Times|

#air-safety #congress #legislation

us-news2 months ago•10 min saved

A Year After the Potomac Collision: Grief, Questions, and Aviation Safeguards

One year after the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac collision that killed 67 people, families and first responders recount their losses as authorities outline safety reforms: the NTSB cited a dangerously narrow 75-foot vertical separation between the helicopter route and the jet path, along with faulty helicopter altimeters and overreliance on visual separation with night vision gear; in response, the FAA has closed Route 4, re-routed helicopter traffic, banned visual separation within five miles of Reagan National, and issued nearly 50 recommendations with a final NTSB report pending.

via wamu.org|

#aviation-safety #faa #midair-collision

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Two Pilots Killed in Midair Helicopter Collision in New Jersey

Two experienced pilots, Kenneth Kirsch and Michael Greenberg, died in a midair helicopter collision near Hammonton, New Jersey, after their aircraft flew close together, possibly causing the crash. The incident is under investigation by the NTSB, with preliminary findings expected in 30 days.

via The Guardian|

#helicopter-crash #investigation #midair-collision

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Two Pilots Killed in Helicopter Collision in New Jersey

Two pilots, Kenneth Kirsch and Michael Greenberg, died after their helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey. Both pilots, who received their licenses in 2014, were flying close together before the crash, which is under investigation by the NTSB. Witnesses and local reports describe the incident as shocking, with both helicopters spinning out of control and catching fire. The investigation will focus on communication between pilots and visibility conditions.

via AP News|

#helicopter-crash #investigation #midair-collision

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Two Pilots Killed in Midair Helicopter Collision in New Jersey

Two helicopters collided midair over Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which involved only the pilots onboard each aircraft.

via PBS|

#helicopter-crash #injury #investigation

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Kills One and Injures Another

Two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which involved a collision between an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, with pilots the only occupants.

via AP News|

#emergency-response #faa-investigation #helicopter-crash

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Two Helicopters Collide in New Jersey, One Killed and One Injured

Two helicopters collided midair over Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury; investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, focusing on pilot communication and visibility conditions.

via The Guardian|

#faa-investigation #helicopter-crash #midair-collision

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Results in One Dead and One Injured

Two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one injury, prompting an investigation by the NTSB and responses from local officials.

via CNN|

#emergency-response #helicopter-crash #midair-collision

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Helicopter Crashes in New Jersey Result in Fatalities and Injuries

Two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and critical injuries to another person, with investigations ongoing.

via NBC News|

#aviation-accident #fatality #helicopter-crash

world3 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Government Acknowledges Responsibility in 67-Death D.C. Air Collision

The U.S. government admitted partial fault in a deadly midair collision near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people, including a Black Hawk helicopter crew and a passenger jet, with blame assigned to both military and air traffic control errors, in a court filing related to a lawsuit.

via CBS News|

#aircraft-accident #legal-settlement #midair-collision

world3 months ago•3 min saved

US government admits fault in deadly midair collision near Washington DC

The US government has admitted responsibility for failures by Army pilots and air traffic controllers in the January 29 midair collision near DC that killed 67 people, as part of a court case brought by victims' families, highlighting collective government failures despite ongoing investigations.

via CNN|

#army-black-hawk #court-admission #midair-collision

world3 months ago•3 min saved

JetBlue Pilot Condemns Near-Miss with US Military Aircraft Over Caribbean

A near midair collision occurred off the Venezuelan coast between a JetBlue flight and a US military refueling plane, prompting investigations and safety concerns from airline and military officials, amid heightened military activity in the region.

via Military.com|

#aviation-safety #jetblue #midair-collision

world3 months ago•2 min saved

JetBlue Flight Near Venezuela Avoids Collision with US Air Force Tanker

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York nearly collided with a US Air Force tanker near Venezuela, with the pilot blaming the military plane for crossing their path without transponder activation, raising concerns amid increased US military activity in the region.

via ABC News|

#caribbean #jetblue #midair-collision

world3 months ago•2 min saved

JetBlue Flight Nearly Collides with U.S. Air Force Near Venezuela

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao nearly collided with a US Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela, with the pilot blaming the military plane for crossing their path and not having its transponder on, prompting reports to authorities amid increased US military activity in the region.

via ABC News|

#caribbean #jetblue #midair-collision