Government Negligence in Fatal Black Hawk Collision

The U.S. Justice Department has acknowledged government negligence in a tragic collision involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet that resulted in 67 fatalities. Both the Army flight crew and FAA air traffic controllers failed to uphold their essential safety duties.

The U.S. Justice Department has admitted to government negligence following a fatal collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet. The incident, which occurred on January 29 near Reagan Washington National Airport, resulted in the deaths of 67 people.

The government acknowledged its liability in the tragedy, emphasizing failures on the part of both the Army flight crew and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers. According to the Justice Department, the crew did not properly manage the helicopter's operations.

Furthermore, the FAA's air traffic controllers failed to adhere to their crucial responsibilities: separating aircraft within the airspace and issuing timely safety alerts when aircraft are too close to one another.

(With inputs from agencies.)