NTSB to Conduct Three-Day Hearing on Fatal Midair Collision

Agency continues to investigate the crash, which killed a total of 67 people.

Zach Vasile

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 06:00 AM ET

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NTSB investigators inspect wreckage of CRJ-700. [Credit: NTSB]

Key Takeaways:

The NTSB has scheduled a three-day investigative hearing (July 30-August 1) into the January midair collision over Washington, D.C.
The collision involved an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, killing all 67 occupants and raising concerns about air traffic control staffing and military aircraft operations.
A preliminary NTSB report recommended restricting helicopter movements near Reagan National Airport, highlighting a history of numerous near misses and close calls in the area.

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The National Transportation Safety Board has scheduled a three-day investigative hearing 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 July 30 to August 1 in Washington and will be livestreamed. More information, including an agenda and a witness list, will be released in the coming weeks, the NTSB said.