Crashes, Certification, and the Shutdown: Aviation’s Defining Moments of 2025
FLYING takes a look back at the deadly D.C. midair, game-changing MOSAIC rule, and long-awaited conclusions of high-profile NTSB investigations.
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Former Army Aviator Champions Safety Reform After Son’s Fatal Collision
Tim Lilley, father of PSA pilot killed in D.C. midair, says ‘there were failures on multiple levels.’
Why Altimeters Are Crucial for Safe Flying
Midair collisions and busted check rides can result from inaccurate altitude.
‘No Explanation, No Reform:’ Army Receives ‘Failing’ Grade From Families of Flight 5342
Relatives of the D.C. crash victims say the FAA also needs improvement.
‘They Didn’t Learn:’ Former Army Pilot Calls for Change
As the DOT eyes reforms, a Black Hawk veteran says Army aviation has ‘normalized unsafe acts’ after a crash that killed 67—including his son.
