NTSB Hearing on D.C. Collision Begins Wednesday

Agency continues to investigate the midair crash, which killed 67 people.

Zach Vasile

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM ET

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The air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA). [Shutterstock/TJ Brown]

Key Takeaways:

The NTSB is conducting a three-day investigative hearing (July 30-August 1) in Washington, D.C., focusing on a January midair collision.
The incident involved an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter over the Potomac River, resulting in 67 fatalities.
A preliminary NTSB report on the crash recommended restricting helicopter movements near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).
The hearing will include a review of factual reports, cockpit voice recorder transcripts, and other investigative materials from the incident.

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The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a three-day investigative hearing this week focusing on the midair collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.

The hearing will take place Wednesday (July 30) through Friday (August 1) in Washington and will be livestreamed on the NTSB’s website.